PHOTO: Warmer Kiwi Homes programme
The Government has insulated 3200 low-income homes as part of its $142.5 million scheme to make homes warmer and drier. Minister Megan Woods made the announcement about the Warmer Kiwi Homes programme in Wellington today.
Community organisations also contributed $4.7 million to the programme with the government’s 142.5 million allocated to pay two-thirds of the cost of ceiling and underfloor insulation. “So far, over 3200 homes have already been insulated under this programme, that’s thousands of families now able to enjoy warmer, healthier homes while saving on their heating bills,” Minister Woods said. “Now councils, charitable trusts, district health boards and lines trusts have come forward with $4.7 million of additional funding – this means in some areas there is minimal or no cost to homeowners. “For example, generous funding by Foundation North means eligible homeowners in Northland and South Auckland will be able to insulate their homes at no cost.
Free insulation will make a huge difference to people’s ability to keep their homes warm and healthy in winter.” The Government has promised to insulate more than 50,000 homes over the next four years. To qualify for the Warmer Kiwi Homes programme, an occupant must own and live in a home built before 2008, have a Community Services, SuperGold card or live in a low-income area. “Making homes healthier and cheaper to heat whilst also reducing energy demand is the kind of win-win solution that is needed to tackle climate change whilst supporting our people to thrive,” Green’s energy spokesperson Gareth Hughes said.
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