Consumers are used to energy companies taking their money, but one of leading power suppliers is not only offering free insulation to those on the lowest wages, but is also promising £100 towards the energy bills of everyone who applies.
EOn’s offer is available to those whose family income is less than £17,000 per year as well as the elderly who are claiming the state Pension Credit. Even if you get your energy from a different company, you can still take advantage of E.On’s generous offer.
All energy suppliers have to do more to cut the amount of carbon dioxide emissions from family homes, and insulation is one of the most effective and efficient methods of achieving this. Many other energy providers, such as Npower and British Gas, are also offering free insulation for the poorest households, but it only E.On that has added the bonus of £100 towards paying this winter’s bills.
Families that qualify for the free insulation deal should also be able to apply for a one-off payment, called the Warm Home Discount, to help them deal with high gas and electricity bills during spells of cold weather.
Anyone who wants to apply to E.On for their insulation offer will need to have a survey of their property carried out by a representative of the firm. Some people will, unfortunately, be unable to take advantage of the scheme, including those who live in council houses and maisonettes, as well as those whose homes already have a certain amount of loft insulation in place.
If your property does qualify, a spokesman for E.On said that there is currently a wait of about three months for the loft insulation, with the £100 cheque to follow a couple of months after that. Consumer organisation Which? welcomed the scheme, adding that they have been trying to encourage energy companies to adopt a more responsible attitude towards their poorer customers for years.
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