November 2008 – Extra Funding for Warmer Homes Scheme - Brady

Deputy Aine Brady has been informed by the Minster for Energy, Eamon Ryan TD, that a total of €15m will be allocated to the Warmer Homes Schemes for the period 2008 and 2009.

‘The Warmer Homes Scheme aims to improve the energy efficiency and comfort conditions of homes occupied by low-income households,' stated Deputy Brady.

‘It is administered by Sustainable Energy Ireland and provides funding, through community based organisations, to those on low income for the installation of energy efficiency measures in their homes.'

‘Energy efficiency improvements include the upgrading of the fabric of the building with attic insulation, cavity wall insulation, draught proofing the home and provision of lagging jackets.'

‘Homes that receive the full suite of available measures under the current scheme will have the potential to achieve energy savings of up to 50%.'

‘The Government, together with the ESB and Bord Gais will in total provide €15m towards the scheme.

‘The Government recently announced an 11% increase in the value of the fuel allowance, bringing it to €20 per week from next January. The duration of the fuel season is also being extended by another two weeks from April 2009, bringing it to 32 weeks in total.'

‘These measures will assist Low Income Families during these challenging times. If energy prices continue to drop in 2009, these announcements will be all the more beneficial,' concluded Deputy Brady who spoke on the Social Welfare Bill in the Dail last week.

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