3768 Homes Helped By Warm Front in Wythenshawe and Sale East - 20/03/2009 |
 Local MP Paul Goggins has congratulated the work of Warm Front in tackling fuel poverty in Wythenshawe and Sale East following news that 3768 homes have been made warmer by the scheme in the area.
Mr Goggins is urging more local residents to come forward and get help with measures that could cut their energy bills by up to £600 a year.
Warm Front works by providing contributions of up to £2,700 towards insulation and gas heating measures and £4,000 for oil for the elderly, disabled and low income families. These households benefited from a range of energy efficiency measures including loft and cavity wall insulation, new heating systems and draught proofing.
To qualify for Warm Front residents must either own their own home or live in privately rented accommodation and should be in receipt of a qualifying benefit. To find out more about the Scheme and see if they qualify Mr Goggins is urging households to contact Warm Front on 0800 316 6014.
Paul Goggins MP said: “Solutions which tackle climate change are vital, but they must also address social issues such as fuel poverty at the same time.
“The Warm Front scheme aims to help people with energy efficiency and is vital in helping increasing numbers of people who are finding energy bills a heavy burden. Rising fuel prices and the need to protect the environment from dangerous CO2 levels are making the work of Warm Front Scheme increasingly important. “
To date £3,427,465.97 has been invested by Warm Front in Wythenshawe and Sale East. Many of those who have benefited from the Scheme are reporting average households savings of between £300 and £600 a year.
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