Rebecca Armstrong, Managing Director of Making Energy Greener, states in Liverpool Echo article:
Across the city, as we transition into spring we’re greeted with increased sunlight and longer daylight hours, a natural cue for planning a new project. Green energy isn’t a luxury, but a standard for every household in the Liverpool City Region. And, as a family business, I understand the problems people face when the weather deteriorates, that’s why at Making Energy Greener we’re providing households with free loft and cavity wall insulation so families can take an important step towards slashing their heating bills with minimal inconvenience this spring.
Described by English Heritage as ‘England’s finest Victorian city’, Liverpool is home to one of the largest concentrations of period housing in the UK. However, due to neglect and the passing of time, the majority of these houses are insufficiently insulated. So, not only can energy-efficient insulation help make your home more valuable, but it can also save you money.
Research has found that some households are paying over the odds on their energy bills, with some estimates in excess of £300. Shockingly, people living in poorly insulated homes are paying close to 50% more on their energy bills than those living in homes with adequate loft and cavity wall insulation.
Our campaign this spring follows on from our previous scheme which aimed to educate the public on fuel poverty, while this new initiative comes as part of our call for individuals to ‘embrace the season of change’, encouraging the public to make changes to their home and take advantage of our free insulation service while the weather is more hospitable.
In short, now is the best time to make homes more energy efficient with measures such as installing loft or cavity wall insulation, switching to smart heating controls or installing an air-source heat pump, minimising inconvenience for customers.