This is Tamworth -- PENSIONERS and householders on low incomes are being urged to check if they qualify for discount on their energy bills. Residents of the borough are now being urged to call Tamworth Borough Council's free Home Energy Advice Tamworth (HEAT) scheme to see if they could benefit from the Warm Homes Discount, now in its third year. The Warm Homes Discount, giving £135 towards energy costs, is available to pensioners who receive the Guaranteed Credit element of Pension Credit, or those aged over 75 who receive either element of Pension Credit. Residents in certain low income groups may also be eligible for the Warm Homes Discount if they meet various criteria laid down by their individual energy provider and are being encouraged to call the HEAT freephone number on 0800 043 2815 to find out if they qualify. People born before January 5 1952 may also be eligible to receive the Winter Fuel Payment and are asked to call the HEAT number if they are not automatically receiving it. Advisers at HEAT will also check whether callers are eligible for any other energy saving measures, grants or discounts. Availability is limited for the energy discounts and they are going fast, so Tamworth residents are being urged to call now to take advantage. Cllr Michael Greatorex, Cabinet member for Housing, said: "At this time of the year, many pensioners and people on low incomes are worrying about whether they can afford to pay their heating bills. "The Warm Homes Discount and the Winter Fuel Payment are available to help people to stay warm and healthy. I would encourage everyone who thinks they may benefit from a grant to call the freephone HEAT number to see if they qualify for help." HEAT is a Tamworth Borough Council project which offers independent advice on energy efficiency to help save money on energy bills and can also offer information on renewable technologies, solid wall insulation, replacement heating and other improvements.
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This is Tamworth -- PENSIONERS and householders on low incomes are being urged to check if they qualify for discount on their energy bills. Residents of the borough are now being urged to call Tamworth Borough Council's free Home Energy Advice Tamworth (HEAT) scheme to see if they could benefit from the Warm Homes Discount, now in its third year. The Warm Homes Discount, giving £135 towards energy costs, is available to pensioners who receive the Guaranteed Credit element of Pension Credit, or those aged over 75 who receive either element of Pension Credit. Residents in certain low income groups may also be eligible for the Warm Homes Discount if they meet various criteria laid down by their individual energy provider and are being encouraged to call the HEAT freephone number on 0800 043 2815 to find out if they qualify. People born before January 5 1952 may also be eligible to receive the Winter Fuel Payment and are asked to call the HEAT number if they are not automatically receiving it. Advisers at HEAT will also check whether callers are eligible for any other energy saving measures, grants or discounts. Availability is limited for the energy discounts and they are going fast, so Tamworth residents are being urged to call now to take advantage. Cllr Michael Greatorex, Cabinet member for Housing, said: "At this time of the year, many pensioners and people on low incomes are worrying about whether they can afford to pay their heating bills. "The Warm Homes Discount and the Winter Fuel Payment are available to help people to stay warm and healthy. I would encourage everyone who thinks they may benefit from a grant to call the freephone HEAT number to see if they qualify for help." HEAT is a Tamworth Borough Council project which offers independent advice on energy efficiency to help save money on energy bills and can also offer information on renewable technologies, solid wall insulation, replacement heating and other improvements.
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