The following is adapted from an Isle of Wight press release ….

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Eligible Island residents can now get free upgrades to make their homes more energy efficient.

The scheme is first come, first served so apply now by visiting the Warmer Homes website or calling the freephone number on 0800 038 5737. People can also email: retrofit@warmerhomes.org.uk.

These upgrades are worth up to £38,000 per household and could include insulation, air source heat pumps and solar PV panels.

The money comes from the Home Upgrade Grant and aims to help lower income households whose home is not very energy efficient and not heated by mains gas.

Energy saving measures could include solar panels, solid wall insulation and air source heat pumps which can cost thousands to install can be installed for free. These can go on to save households thousands of pounds in the future.