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OCTOBER 2023
THE NEW COUNTESTHORPE HERALD 17
including Blaby District Council, who work together on sustainable and net zero projects.
The new two-year scheme follows previous funding delivered through the Warm Homes service or Green Living Leicestershire partnership.
For more information on eligibility or to apply, visit www.leicestershire. gov.uk/home-upgrade-grant, or
call YES Energy Solutions on
03309 126 199.
MILLIONS IN GRANTS
TO HELP HOUSEHOLDS
REDUCE ENERGY BILLS
Households in Blaby District could benefit from a £6.8 million Government funding boost to help make homes more energy efficient.
The Home Upgrade Grant funding is targeted at households with the most inefficient heating systems which may also emit the most carbon emissions.
It aims to support a range of enhancements. These could be large scale such as
insulation, heat pumps or replacement doors and windows or smaller scale measures like smart heating controls or LED lighting.
All bring the benefit of improving the warmth and comfort of homes, while also reducing energy bills and making homes greener.
Households must meet one of the following criteria to be eligible for the funding:
n Have no mains gas for primary
heating, using other sources such as
electric, oil, LPG or solid fuel n Be in a priority neighbourhood
postcode
n Have an annual household income
below £31,000
n Have a household member on certain
benefits
Leicestershire County Council has received the funding on behalf of Green Living Leicestershire. This is a partnership between Leicestershire authorities,
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