Aim:
Warmer Wirral provides free loft and cavity wall insulation to Wirral home owners and private tenants.
What help is available?
- Loft insulation
- Cavity wall insulation
- Loft clearances
- Energy efficiency advice
- Referral to other agencies such as Age Concern, Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service, Save Energy Advice Line, CAB, United Utilities, Health Through Warmth, Cosy Homes and CRed.
Target area;
The scheme covers Wirral Council area.
Criteria for qualification:
All Wirral residents who own or privately rent their home are eligible for free insulation, regardless of income or age.
Duration and funding of project:
The scheme is funded by Wirral Council and British Gas up until 31st March 2013. Free loft and cavity wall insulation is available to new applicants until the 15th February.
Outputs achieved:
Warmer Wirral has provided free loft and cavity wall insulation to over 18,000 Wirral homes over the past three years. The measures installed will save 8,503t CO2 annually and have brought Wirral households a collective saving of £2,459,287 per year on their fuel bills.
The scheme has helped make Wirral one of the best insulated areas in the country. In May 2012, Warmer Wirral won The Gas Industry ‘Energy Efficiency’ Award and was also nominated for the 2012 Housing Excellence Awards ‘Best Partnering Scheme’.
How to find out more
To find out more simply contact the Save Energy Advice Line Free on 0800 043 0151
Or visit: www.warmerwirral.org.uk