The Government‘s CERT (Carbon Emissions Reduction Target) is about reducing CO2 emissions, one of the main causes of climate change. CERT came into effect in April 2011 to introduce 100% grant funding availability to any member of a household who is in receipt of any one of the of these benefits:

Income Support; Housing Benefit; Council Tax Benefit (not single occupancy reduction); Disablement Pension (must also be in receipt of Mobility Supplement or Constant Attendance Allowance); Income-based Job Seekers Allowance; War Disablement Pension (must also be in receipt of Mobility Supplement or Constant Attendance Allowance); Attendance Allowance; Child Tax Credit (and with an annual income of less than £16,000); Working Tax Credit (and with an annual income of less than £16,000); Disability Living Allowance; Pension Credit; Income Related Employment and Support Allowance; Disabled Persons Tax Credit OR be aged 70 years or over.

The grant is to ensure that the amount of CO2 emissions from homes is reduced by up to 50% through the installation of cavity wall and loft insulation. Grant are available to all home owners or privately rented properties.

If you or any member of your household is not in receipt of any of the benefits or over 70 discounts are available. If you would like to find out more, contact the Insulate Hampshire! team on 0800 952 0037 or visit www.insulatehampshire.co.uk