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Energy efficiency scheme turns up the heat

North East residents are set to benefit from warmer homes this winter as one of the UK’s largest energy efficiency initiatives offers additional support to people who need it most.

Warm Up North is offering free or subsidised gas boilers to residents on certain benefits with an inefficient boiler in their home. To qualify, people will also need to own their own home or be a private tenant.

Launched in 2013, Warm Up North is tackling fuel poverty in the region by making homes more affordable for residents to keep warm. The scheme is endorsed by nine North East local authorities and is helping residents living across Northumberland, Newcastle, Gateshead, South Tyneside, Sunderland, Durham, Hartlepool, Darlington and Redcar & Cleveland.

Eligible home owners or those living in private rented accommodation and struggling with an old inefficient gas boiler could now qualify for a free A-rated boiler and, for people who do not qualify for fully-funded support, Warm Up North could offer eligible residents part-funding for a replacement.

Jon Kershaw, head of commercial at Warm Up North, said: “At the peak of winter, households across the region may be struggling with unreliable and inefficient gas boilers, but Warm Up North is here to help those most in need. Whether residents own their own home or are living in private rented accommodation, they could be eligible for a free or subsidised replacement gas boiler if they receive certain benefits.

“I’d urge anyone who thinks they could benefit from a new gas boiler or any energy efficient measure to contact the team to find out more.

“As Warm Up North is a partnership involving nine North East local authorities, residents can feel confident that they will receive outstanding customer service and that all work will be completed to the highest possible standard.”

For more information on Warm Up North and its range of energy efficiency measures including free or subsidised boilers for eligible residents, contact the team. For the boiler offer, please call free* on 0800 316 4320. For all other energy efficiency measures, call free* on 0800 294 8073 or visit www.warmupnorth.com.

* Calls to an 0800 number are free from a BT Landline, calls from other lines and mobiles may vary.

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Warm Up North .