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British Gas Initiative
The Council and British Gas have joined together to offer homeowners a chance to make their home more energy efficient.
If you do not have cavity wall insulation or loft insulation you can request a free, no obligation, Home Energy Assessment of your property by a British Gas appointed specialist. If you then choose to purchase either of these from British Gas your Council Tax account will be credited with £75 once the work has been completed. This payment is wholly funded by British Gas and not the Council.
The insulation is offered at a discounted price, typically £250 for cavity wall insulation and £274 for loft insulation, and can be paid for over 2 years interest free. This insulation can save between £130 and £160 off your annual bill, so the savings soon pay for the cost of the insulation. If you receive one of the qualifying benefits you may get this free of charge.
To apply, please call 0845 971 7731 and quote NHC.
Lines are open 8am - 8pm Mon to Fri, and 8am - 1pm Sat.
Other energy providers also offer discounted insulation schemes. Details of these can be obtained from them directly. We cannot guarantee that this scheme offers the cheapest deal to all householders. Independent advice can be obtained from the Energy Efficiency Advice Centre on 0800 512012.