The BeGreen project has launched a new grant initiative which means you might be able to get up to £1000 worth of energy efficiency measures in your home. The project is supported by local councillors Paul McClennan, Norman Hampshire and Jacqui Bell who state that East Lothian Council are fully behind it. The project has also been endorsed by the head teachers of the local schools.
A leaflet detailing the grant initiative will be sent out via the grammar, primary and nursery schools later this week and will be posted in key community buildings as well as the BeGreen shop.
The grant couldn’t be easier to access. To qualify you have to live in the Dunbar and East Linton Ward Area with a child under 16 and be in receipt of any one of a range of benefits, such as Income Support or Working/Child Tax Credit (with an income of less than £17,400).
Paul McClennan stated, ‘This project can provide measures such as loft insulation, draught proofing of doors and windows, boiler upgrades and even new white goods, I would urge everyone who thinks they might qualify to get in touch with BeGreen.’
“All you need to do, is contact BeGreen, says Norman Hampshire. They will send one of their energy auditors to carry out a free home energy audit on your home. The auditor will, advise you how to make your home more energy efficient and you may be eligible for BeGreen energy efficiency grant“.
Sheila Kerr BeGreen’s Project Administrator said, ‘Many people are struggling to keep warm and pay rising fuel bills, these simple grants could make a big difference to families with kids in the area, so please get in touch and we can take things forward.’
Mr Smith who received a £500 grant from the BeGreen project towards updating his old central heating system explained how the grant helped him. “The new efficient heating has made the house warmer in all the rooms of our house. Previously there were cold spots! The new boiler is quieter, more flexible and responds quickly, previously we had to wait an hour for hot water.” The staff were friendly and helpful in offering advice and information. “ .
Even if you are unsure whether you are eligible for a grant through this project, or if you are on a higher income and don’t receive any benefits, you should still get in touch as there is a wide range of assistance available to help make your home warmer and cut your fuel use. BeGreen is there to help you access this support.’
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