Homeowners feeling the pressure of rising energy bills can apply for a share of £3million to make their homes greener.
The money will be spent on cavity wall insulation, double glazing, loft insulation and heating upgrades for people on a street by street basis across the borough.
The cost of the energy efficiency measures will be paid for in part by money from Hillingdon Council and partly through a loan – which householders will pay back with the money saved in their energy bills.
The loan is attached to the house rather than the homeowner, meaning repayments will pass on to new owners if the property is sold, to be paid for out of continuing energy savings.
The council said savings from the green changes must be greater than charges applied, to ensure the work pays for itself and owners see the benefit of reduced gas and electricity bills.
The project is funded by a government initiative called the Green Deal Communities Scheme.
Hillingdon’s deputy chief executive and corporate director of residents services, Jean Palmer, said: “We are encouraging our residents to find out how the Green Deal scheme can help them slash their energy bill.”
She added that homeowners should sign up for a free assessment before deciding whether to go for the Green Deal. Find out more at www.hillingdon.gov.uk/energy.
