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Bills might be manageable in the summer, but with rising fuel costs and winter looming, now is the time to make your home as energy efficient as it can be.

The government has approved energy improvement grants which could help with the costs of making changes to your home.

EnergySmart, which covers Burnley, can help you fill in the paperwork and process whether you could be eligible for the help towards cheaper bills. That way more of your hard-earned money stays in your pocket, as an energy efficient home costs less to run.

How to find out if you might be eligible

Energy saving grants for your home: EnergySmart will help you every step of the way

EnergySmart is an accredited energy efficiency installer, the firm is authorised to help fill in paperwork, claim on behalf of customers and then carry out the work.

It is through a government-backed scheme called the Energy Company Obligation scheme (ECO), and has been set up to help people living on a low-income or who may be vulnerable.

EnergySmart Managing Director Harvey Mason said: “Not many people are aware of the grants that are available. The average value of the grants we process is £37,900 per household, which can pay for all kinds of energy saving upgrades such as solar panels, central heating, insulation and more. As an accredited enery company obligation installer, we’re very proud to be able to help the local community in securing these grants and assisting people with making their homes more energy efficient”

How can they help

Everyone’s home is different, but EnergySmart carries out a full assessment of what is required, plus whether you are entitled to any financial assistance, before carrying out the installation work.

Work they cover includes:

- Better insulation

- Air source heat pumps

- Solar panels

- Boiler upgrades

- Storage heaters

And not only will you save money every month on heating bills, you will sleep easier knowing you are doing your bit to create a healthier living space and cutting down on your carbon footprint.

EnergySmart’s advice team can help householders make the choice that works for them.

The award-winning firm is one of the country’s bigger ECO installation companies and has helped people around the UK save millions.

Anyone on a low income, unemployed or retired, may be eligible for financial support. To find out more about the scheme, and to check eligibility for a free grant, then phone the EnergySmart team on 01282 501 769 or go to their website https://energysmart.group/applynorthwest/

Are you eligible for a free energy savings grant for your home in Burnley? EnergySmart can help