Low-income households in Milton Keynes could be eligible for energy grants, the city council has announced.
Free insultation, low carbon heating, solar panels and other efficiency measures could be available to help household's energy bills down.
Milton Keynes City Council has secured more than £1 million through the Home Upgrade Grant scheme.
The money from the scheme will fund energy efficiency upgrades and clean heating systems for people living in the city, struggling with the cost-of-living crisis.
The grant scheme is open to home-owners, private tenants and landlords, with details available on the city council’s website.
Eligible households must be situated in a pre-qualified postcode area (eligible postcodes can be found here) or have either a gross household income of no more than £31,000, or £20,000 after rent or mortgage costs.
The home must also be heated by alternative methods to gas, including electricity, oil, liquid propane gas, and solid fuels.
Cabinet Member for Climate Sustainability and Innovation, Cllr Shanika Mahendran said: “This is just one of the ways we’re supporting people to manage soaring energy bills and the cost of living crisis. I’m delighted that we’ve secured this funding which will help hardworking people to reduce their energy bills while also protecting our environment. I strongly encourage anyone who thinks they might be eligible to apply as soon as possible.”
