Households worrying about energy bills are being told they could save £300 by signing up to a new government scheme. Through The Great British Insulation Scheme, people can access help to boost the insulation in their home.

This could have a huge impact on the amount they pay to keep their homes warm, according to BirminghamLive. Energy prices are set to be lower overall from October, and some households were given government support last winter to ease the struggle of paying sky-high bills.

But under The Great British Insulation Scheme, households could be given more help in time for when the colder weather starts to creep in. It primarily targets low-income households but there is potential for others to apply for it.

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Consumer group Which? has stressed that it is important that households who may be eligible are made aware of the scheme and the impact it could have. Rocio Concha, director of policy and advocacy, said: "It is important that the government drives awareness of the support that is available, and ensures that eligible households can get insulation installed as soon as possible.

"Insulating a home can be complex and costly and the information and advice available to all households should improve so that people can feel confident making these vital changes to their homes." To qualify for the help in England, people must:

  • Have an EPC rating (based on quality of insulation) of D-G for private renters

  • Live in a home which is council tax band A-D

For those in the low income group, to qualify people need to receive one of more of the following benefits:

  • Housing Benefit
  • Pension Credit Guarantee Credit
  • Pension Credit Saving Credit
  • Child Benefit (there are earnings thresholds, from £19,900 for a single parent with one child and £27,500 for a couple, rising to £34,500 and £42,000 respectively for four children)
  • Income-based Job Seekers Allowance (JSA)
  • Warm Home Discount payment
  • Income Support
  • Child Tax Credit
  • Working Tax Credit
  • Income related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
  • Universal Credit

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