Over £6 million in funding has been allocated to help 600 households in Surrey save money on their energy bills.

The £6.2m funding for 'Green Jump Surrey' has been awarded through central Government to local authorities across the county and will provide eligible households up to £10,000 to improve the energy efficiency of their homes.

In addition to the Government's grant, Surrey County Council is contributing £750,000 to the 'Green Jump Surrey' project as top-up funding to cover the full cost of works.

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Natalie Bramhall, Surrey County Council Cabinet Member for Climate Change and the Environment, said: "We're delighted to be able to support this initiative with further funding. Improving the energy efficiency of existing houses within Surrey is a key aim for Surrey County Council in achieving our goal of being net zero carbon by 2050. This scheme will also help to alleviate fuel poverty by reducing energy bills, improving lives for many of our residents."

Eligible owner-occupied households can use the funding to install energy efficiency improvements including loft, solid wall, cavity wall and park home insulation, to keep their home warm. Air source heat pumps and solar hot water systems can also be funded in addition to insulation works, to further help save on energy bills and reduce carbon emission.