New measures to help households reduce energy bills

The government has announced a £1 billion ECO+ scheme to help hundreds of thousands of homes to get new home insulation. It is estimated this will save consumers around £310 a year.

ECO+ will provide support to those in the least energy-efficient homes in lower council tax bands and the most vulnerable.

There will also be a £18 million campaign to give the public advice on how to save money without sacrificing comfort.

Some of the advice provided by the government includes reducing boiler flow temperature from 75°C to 60°C, turning down the radiator in empty rooms and draught proofing windows and doors.

Business and Energy Secretary Grant Shapps said: "The government put immediate help in place to support households in the wake of global energy price rises caused by Putin’s illegal march on Ukraine. Today, we launch the first of many measures to ensure the British public are never put in this position again as we work towards an energy independent future.

"A new ECO scheme will enable thousands more to insulate their homes, protecting the pounds in their pockets, and creating jobs across the country.

"And in the short term, our new public information campaign will also give people the tools they need to reduce their energy use while keeping warm this winter."

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