This winter has been one of the coldest for a long time with householders needing more than ever to be able to keep their houses warm without the worry of more costly fuel bills.  Energy prices have risen dramatically over the last few years and fuel bills are at an all time high.

One of the best ways of ensuring that you keep the heat in your home, meaning that you save money on your bills is to ensure your home is properly insulated.

The County's Affordable Warmth initiative Keep Shropshire Warm (run by MEA) is offering all home owners and private tenants the chance of huge insulation discounts. Having already assisted over 5000 households since it's launch in January 2008, the Keep Shropshire Warm team are pleased to announce that we are still able to offer insulation at last years prices.

Project Manager Jo Meakin states "we are delighted to be able to continue to offer the same reductions as 2009.  Any home owner or private tenant that pays their Council Tax to Shropshire Council can get Cavity Wall Insulation from £89 and Loft Insulation from £89"

This is going to prove to be a massive help to householders in a time when people are worried about their finances. Although winter is starting to come to an end it will pay dividends to invest now in preparation for next winter.  We would suggest that the installation of both measures can save a household as much as £300 per year on their energy bills, proving that it really does pay to insulate"

Those aged over 70 or in receipt of benefits may also be entitled to free insulation subject to the availabilty of funding and further qualifying criteria.

Keep Shropshire Warm can also advise on heating grants, energy efficiency, tariff switching or other financial help you may be entitled to.

Contact the Keep Shropshire Warm Team on 01743 277123 or visit www.keepshropshirewarm.org