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Grant Assistance

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 Energy Efficiency Commitment all energy suppliers are statutorily obliged to deliver improvements in housing. The Energy Efficiency Commitment 2005 - 2008 requires gas and electricity suppliers to deliver improvements in domestic energy efficiency that will correspond with an overall saving of 130 terawatt hours between 1 April 2005 and 31 March 2008.

All licensed gas and electricity suppliers with at least 50,000 domestic customers will have to meet an energy efficiency target and prepare an action plan on how this obligation can be achieved.

As a result of their obligations 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.

Further information on grants and discounts available (both for those who are in receipt of benefits and those who are not) can be found by following the link in the external links section to the 'grant checker' provided by the Energy Saving Trust.

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Grant Schemes within Haringey

Haringey residents in receipt of means tested benefits may be eligible for either or both of the following schemes: Those residents requiring the installation of a new central heating system should approach the Warm Front Team first as central heating systems are not installed under the terms of the 'Here to help' scheme.

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.

2. Here to Help

This scheme is run nationally by British Gas, with Haringey Council having negotiated a contract whereby residents of Haringey are included up to 31 March 2008.
The scheme functions to install insulation measures and also provides help and information through the charity partners involved.
Haringey residents are able to apply directly to the contractor who carries out the work - Baring Insulation
For more information on this scheme please click on the link provided.

3. Warmth and Comfort Scheme

A scheme run in partnership with British Gas
Provides home heating and insulation assistance to those in receipt of means tested or disability related benefits
For more information on this scheme please click on the link provided.

4. 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
The first 30,000 applicants will also receive up to £100 cash back from the Mayor of London
To apply please contact 0845 070 5059
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 environmentalhealthandhousing@haringey.gov.uk leaving your contact details and a brief message.

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