Tower Hamlets residents living in cold, poorly insulated homes can apply for grants worth up to £25,000 to make their homes warmer, greener and cheaper to run.
The grants between £5,000 and £25,000 are available from the Mayor of London’s £43 million Warmer Homes programme.
The vital support comes as Londoners face an unprecedented cost of living crisis, with Ofgem now estimating bills will increase by another 40 per cent, or £800 in October for some families.
The grants are available for low-income households living in low energy efficiency homes. Including grants for measures like:
· Heat pumps
· Insulation for walls, lofts and floors
· Heating system improvements or repairs
· Draught proofing
· Solar energy installations
Residents are advised not to use propane heaters as they are costly and increase condensation and mould. Incorrect use can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning.
Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London said:
“It’s unacceptable that many Londoners can’t afford to keep their homes warm, instead suffering cold, damp conditions throughout winter. With the unprecedented cost of living crisis and soaring energy prices, I am particularly concerned about those on lower incomes whose energy bills are likely to take up a larger share of their outgoings.”
Lutfur Rahman, Mayor of Tower Hamlets added:
“We’re facing a climate emergency, and at the same time a financial crisis with the rising cost of living.
No-one should have to choose between heating their home and feeding their family. If we can cut energy prices for low-income households in the borough, by making their homes more energy efficient it will mean many families will not have to sacrifice living in a warm home this winter.”
To find out more about the scheme and applying visit the London Assembly website (link on side panel) where residents will need to fill in an online form.
To support residents in Tower Hamlets, the council has set up a £1 million Energy Fund which will hand out grants of up to £200 to the borough’s most vulnerable residents.