Around 700 households in Olton and Lyndon can apply to have free or subsidised home insulation to reduce energy bills and emissions.
The households have been identified by Solihull Council as being eligible for energy efficiency upgrades through the Great British Insulation Scheme (GBIS).
Residents could improve their home’s energy performance certificate (EPC) with upgrades including loft insulation, wall insulation or underfloor insulation.
The Government-funded energy efficiency scheme is being delivered in Olton and Lyndon in partnership with energy operator E.ON, but is available across Solihull.
The Council and E.ON will be contacting eligible homeowners in Olton and Lyndon to provide further information on how to take up the offer.
GBIS is available to homeowners or private renters with landlord permission whose property has an EPC of D to G and is in Council Tax bands A to D. You may also be eligible if you are in receipt of a qualifying benefit. Details of the offer, eligibility criteria, and how to apply is available here.
Solihull Council's Cabinet Member for Housing, Councillor Mark Parker, said:
“With energy costs set to rise again in the winter – which will be a concern for many – this scheme can make a real difference to low-income households by helping them to save money on their fuel bills, whilst improving the energy efficiency of their home.
“They could be eligible for a range of measures including free cavity wall insulation, which could help to save an average of up to £210 a year on energy bills.
“We urge as many residents as possible to take advantage of the upgrades offered, particularly eligible residents in Olton and Lyndon who will be contacted in September.”
Solihull Council's Cabinet Member for Climate Change and Planning, Councillor Andy Mackiewicz, said:
“Buildings in Solihull are the largest source of carbon emissions in the borough with domestic buildings accounting for more than a quarter of the total, so making our housing stock more energy efficient is vital in the fight against climate change.
“We all have a role to play in tackling climate change and contributing to our target of becoming a net zero borough by 2041. Our action today will bring unrivalled opportunities for us all – and future generations to come – including reducing pollution, cleaner air, improved health benefits, protecting our environment, green job creation, and greater food and energy security.”
If you would like to learn more about what Solihull Council is doing to combat climate change and create a more sustainable borough, visit Your Future Solihull or sign up to receive updates.