MP welcomes 50,000 warmer homes
MEDIA RELEASE
1 July 2010
Michael Woodhouse welcomes the retrofitting of more than 50,000 homes under the Government’s Warm Up New Zealand: Heat Smart home insulation and heating programme.
“When we kicked off the four-year scheme in July last year we had a target to make 27,500 homes warmer and healthier in the first year,” Mr Woodhouse says.
“The scheme has been an outstanding success and we are well on track to meet our target of at least 188,500 homes insulated by 2013.”
In Otago more than 2391 households have been made warmer and drier in the first 11 months of the scheme, Mr Woodhouse says.
“Along with greater comfort and health benefits for occupants, the programme has had a positive economic impact during difficult times, creating valuable jobs in Otago.”
About 2000 new jobs are expected to be created across the country as a result of the programme.
“We are seeing good growth in the many businesses directly and indirectly involved,” Mr Woodhouse says.
Under the $347 million scheme the Government is providing grants for all householders of up to $1300 for houses built before 2000 that need ceiling and under-floor insulation. Once insulation is up to standard, homeowners can get $500 towards a clean, efficient heating system.
Community Services Card holders qualify for a 60 per cent subsidy for insulation and up to $1200 for a clean heat device. The scheme has also attracted about $15 million in additional funding in its first year from a range of community groups, health trusts, and other organisations.
“I am delighted to see this extra funding help those people most in need who can access the scheme for free, or at very little cost.”
ENDS
MEDIA RELEASE
1 July 2010
Michael Woodhouse welcomes the retrofitting of more than 50,000 homes under the Government’s Warm Up New Zealand: Heat Smart home insulation and heating programme.
“When we kicked off the four-year scheme in July last year we had a target to make 27,500 homes warmer and healthier in the first year,” Mr Woodhouse says.
“The scheme has been an outstanding success and we are well on track to meet our target of at least 188,500 homes insulated by 2013.”
In Otago more than 2391 households have been made warmer and drier in the first 11 months of the scheme, Mr Woodhouse says.
“Along with greater comfort and health benefits for occupants, the programme has had a positive economic impact during difficult times, creating valuable jobs in Otago.”
About 2000 new jobs are expected to be created across the country as a result of the programme.
“We are seeing good growth in the many businesses directly and indirectly involved,” Mr Woodhouse says.
Under the $347 million scheme the Government is providing grants for all householders of up to $1300 for houses built before 2000 that need ceiling and under-floor insulation. Once insulation is up to standard, homeowners can get $500 towards a clean, efficient heating system.
Community Services Card holders qualify for a 60 per cent subsidy for insulation and up to $1200 for a clean heat device. The scheme has also attracted about $15 million in additional funding in its first year from a range of community groups, health trusts, and other organisations.
“I am delighted to see this extra funding help those people most in need who can access the scheme for free, or at very little cost.”
ENDS
