Bedford Borough Residents set to receive £1M of grants to help insulate energy inefficient homes on low-income.

In the face of rising inflation and fuel prices, many residents across Bedford Borough are worried about keeping warm this winter. Let us be clear help is coming.

The Conservative Government is investing around £500 million, across 78 projects, that will help local authorities upgrade energy inefficient homes of low-income households through its Sustainable Warmth Competition.

Bedford Borough Council successfully bided to become a “Participating Authority” in the Sustainable Warmth scheme, and is set to receive £1M of Conservative Government grants. The funds will be used to upgrade the energy efficiency of households most impacted by the cost of rising energy prices. These improvements should be made free of charge and will help residents to keep their homes warm, use less energy and help them to manage their heating bills.

For homes connected to the gas grid, the grant is up to £10,000. Whereas, the grant ranges between £10,000 and £25,000 for homes not connected to the gas grid. Bedford Borough residents who have an annual household income under £30,000, under £20,000 after rent or mortgage costs, or whose household is on means-tested benefits, are more likely to qualify for the scheme.

Cllr Tom Wootton commented, “It is fantastic to see the Borough successfully bid to be part of the Government’s Sustainable Warmth programme. The funding is set to total £1 million in Government assistance that will help support many of the most vulnerable residents in Bedford. 

The funding will be used to upgrade energy inefficient homes. Through simple solutions like better insulation, renewable heating systems and double-glazing, the scheme will lower bills, help tackle fuel poverty and lower carbon emissions.

It is these Conservative Government schemes that will help Bedford’s most vulnerable residents keep themselves warm.”