The ‘Connected for Warmth’ scheme will offer new gas central heating systems to households that need help with their energy bills. It will also offer a free connection to the gas main for homes that are currently without gas but that can benefit from affordable heat in their homes and hot water.
The grant from the Cadent Foundation will be used to install the latest energy efficient boilers to around 1000 homes. Its aims are to reduce bills, increase comfort in non-gas households, and improve health outcomes for residents.
The scheme will run across the entire area served by Cadent, the Gas Distribution Network Operator, which reaches most of the Midlands, the East of England, North London and the North West. This will support the most vulnerable of people in these areas who are living in fuel poverty and enable them to have a warm home.
The Connected for Warmth scheme is being managed by AgilityEco and has also received the endorsement of a number of local councils.
Households can find out more by visiting www.connectedforwarmth.org.uk or by calling 0800 029 4547.
