Time running out to apply for Solid Wall Insulation Funding

Grants of up to £6,000 are available on a first-come first-serve basis for homeowners wanting to install solid wall insulation.

Residents are being urged to apply before the limited pot of money is used up.

Grants are available for solid wall properties usually built before 1930 without a cavity and are not means tested.

Installing solid wall insulation could cut your energy bills by up to £455 a year and can be applied to either the inside or outside of solid walls. Insulation can reduce incidences of damp and mould as walls are warmer which reduces condensation.

Earlier this year Alasdair and Abigail Jones in New Barns, Ely had external solid wall insulation installed through the project and had this to say about the process.

Abigail said: “The actual install happened very quickly, we had a small problem extending the boiler flue as our system is very old, but the team did a lot of research and were then able to work with our particular system. Now that it’s completed everything looks great! We are really happy with the finish and the whole house looks much neater. We are looking forward to a more even temperature throughout the house particularly in the bedrooms, we’d love to save some money on the heating bills too.”

Kayleigh Maguire, Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Officer at East Cambridgeshire District Council, said: “This is a great opportunity for anyone with solid wall homes built before the 1930s to get some financial support towards improving their homes and saving money on their bills. However we have a limited sum of money available so please apply quickly before it is too late.”

To apply for grant funding, contact Action on Energy to arrange for an assessment of your property.  This is being offered at a reduced rate of £29, which is reimbursed if you go through to install.

For more information contact Action on Energy on 0800 093 3303 or visit www.actiononenergy.net alternatively contact East Cambridgeshire District Council and ask to speak to the Energy Officer.