Plan ahead and keep warm this winter

A scheme that offers discounted insulation grants could help keep your heat inside this coming winter.

The Herts Essex Energy Partnership (HEEP) is an energy efficiency and home improvement scheme that offers homeowners and private tenants the opportunity to save energy and money by getting discounts on cavity wall and loft insulation as well as heating systems. 

Councillor Jean Heywood, Environment Portfolio Holder, said: "Some people may not realise that unless your walls are properly insulated, they may lose heat - meaning you have to have your heating on for longer and in time pay more money to keep your home cosy during the winter months. I would encourage anyone interested in insulating their home to get in touch with the scheme now to find out more."

The HEEP scheme may offer free cavity wall and loft insulation if a household is in receipt of a qualifying benefit or if someone over 70 is living there. In addition there are great discounts available for those not on benefits:

• Cavity wall insulation - £99
• Loft insulation - £99

If you decide to insulate your loft you could save around £145 every year and by insulating your cavity walls you could save approximately £110 over 12 months.

Grants and discounts are offered subject to a technical survey, qualifying criteria, council approval and availability of funding.  All work is carried out by HEEP approved contractors.
HEEP involves 15 local authorities, including Hertsmere Borough Council.

For more information about the HEEP scheme  call 0800 980 6026 to speak to an expert advisor.