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Grant Assistance

Climate change is a very important topic at the moment and significant efforts are being made to encourage householders to reduce the amount of energy they consume and hence to reduce their carbon emissions.

Furthermore the topic of fuel poverty is also very important and the Government is committed to helping the most vulnerable members of society with heating and insulating their properties. Therefore grants and financial incentives are often available to encourage householders to install energy saving measures.

Under the terms of the Carbon Emissions Reduction Target all energy suppliers with more than 50,000 customers are required to reduce domestic carbon emissions by 185Mt CO2 between 2008 and 2011, with 40 percent of the savings to be made in the homes of vulnerable households. In order to achieve their targets many of the utility companies offer discounted loft and cavity wall insulation, therefore it is recommended that residents contact their energy supplier to enquire about any such schemes. This is the reason why loft insulation is often to be found on sale at a discounted price in DIY stores; it is subsidised by an energy company which can then claim carbon savings on the sales.

Further information on grants and discounts available (both for those who are in receipt of benefits and those who are not) can be found on the Energy Saving Trust website (external link).

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Grant Schemes within Haringey

Haringey residents in receipt of means tested benefits may be eligible for assistance with heating and insulation through Warm Front.

1. Warm Front

This is a National scheme funded by Central Government to assist those deemed to be vulnerable with heating and insulating their properties.
Haringey residents are able to apply directly to the Warm Front Team for assistance.
For more information on this scheme please click on the link provided.

Those not in receipt of any benefits are advised to contact their energy supplier for assistance, or the London Mayor's Insulation Scheme.

2. The London Mayor's Home Insulation Scheme

A scheme run by the London Mayor
Provides discounted home insulation for those not in receipt of any benefits
Those over 70 or in receipt of benefits could have the work carried out for free
To apply please contact 0845 070 5059 quoting reference 'WEB GLA'
For further information please click on the link provided at the bottom of the page

Further information

If you are unsure as to which scheme to apply for then please contact us at environmentalhealth.andhousinggroup@haringey.gov.uk leaving your contact details and a brief message.

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