The £1m fund is to help the vulnerable in Preston, South Ribble, and the rest of the county as energy bills continues to rise and there's a big risk of cold homes this winter LancashireCC
A new scheme to help residents impacted by the cost of living crisis live in warmer homes is being launched.The £1m scheme, the Affordable Warmth Lancashire fund, will be distributed to district councils in Lancashire on a grant basis.
“We know that living in a cold home can have numerous negative impacts on one’s health and wellbeing. The latest statistics indicate that 13.7% of Lancashire households were living in fuel poverty in 2019, just above the England average of 13.4%, and up from 10.8% in 2013. Rates vary across districts, from a high of 17.3% in Pendle to 10.8% in South Ribble.Improvements such as insulation and efficient heating systems are the most sustainable way to reduce energy use and bills and associated carbon emissions, as well as improving the thermal comfort of homes.
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