Over £4 million of further energy bill support coming to Dorset
It'll go to those who haven't already had help with rising costs
£4.3 million is coming to Dorset to help homeowners improve energy efficiency and save money on their bills.
The money is being given to Dorset Council, BCP Council and Public Health Dorset from the Government's Home Upgrade Grant (HUG) scheme.
Grants will be available to households on low incomes, who are off the gas grid or that have a low Energy Performance Certificate rating.
Cllr Nocturin Lacey-Clarke, Dorset Council's Cabinet Lead Member for Environment, Travel and Harbours, said:
“We have been lobbying and submitting numerous bids to central government for additional funding to deliver services, so we’re delighted to have been awarded this money. We’ll be able to utilise these funds via our Healthy Homes Dorset programme - funded by Dorset Council, BCP Council and Public Health Dorset - and make sure many more people are able to install energy efficiency measures and low carbon heating at no cost to themselves.
“Dorset has many low income households, as well as large rural communities that do not have access to gas, often leading to higher bills than those connected to the grid. Considering the current cost-of-living crisis and our collective long-term ambition to reduce our carbon footprint to net zero, the Home Upgrade Grant will help us save our residents money via their energy bills, as well as help preserve our natural environment by using less resources.
“We’ll now look at how we can ensure the best ‘bang-for-buck’ when using these funds for home upgrades, and then let everyone know who is eligible for receiving support, and how to apply. In the meantime, you can find out more about the Healthy Homes Dorset programme online.”