NI Economy Minister allocates £2m to cut energy bills for low income homes
The funding, which is delivered by the Energy Saving Trust for the Utility Regulator, will go towards insulation and other energy saving measures.
More than 1,000 low income homes are set to get warmer and more energy efficient, after Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald announced £2.17m for the NI Sustainable Energy Programme.
The funding, which is delivered by the Energy Saving Trust for the Utility Regulator, will go towards insulation and other energy saving measures.
Archibald said: “This funding will enable more than 1,000 low income households to install practical measures such as loft and cavity wall insulation.
“These improvements will help reduce energy bills, improve comfort and warmth, and lower carbon emissions.
“Over 1,600 homes have already benefited from £3.5million of additional support provided by my Department in the past two years.”
Archibald added: “I am committed to ensuring that no one is left behind as we transition to a greener, more sustainable economy.”
Peter Russell, Utility Regulator executive director – price controls, networks and energy futures, said: “NISEP is about helping homes and businesses become more energy efficient, while also reducing carbon emissions.
“An average of more than 3,500 households have benefitted from NISEP funding annually in recent years.
“Since 2010 NISEP has invested £108million, which will achieve a benefit of £845million for both business and domestic customers in reduced bills.”
Russell added: “We are proud to continue administering NISEP in partnership with the Energy Saving Trust, to ensure energy efficiency support is provided to those who most need it.”
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