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Isle of Man Government is calling for residents to check the eligibility criteria and to apply for grants under the Energy Efficiency Scheme.

 

Professor Curran and his Climate Emergency Consultation Transformation Team are currently working on a Climate Change Action Plan, which will inform the Government report to be laid before Tynwald in January 2020.

 

The commitment by Chief Minister Howard Quayle MHK, in May 2019, for the Island to play its part to tackle climate change will see the Isle of Man aim to become net carbon zero by 2050.

 

Successful applicants will receive funding to make energy efficiency improvements to their home which will reduce emissions and save money on household energy bills, while contributing to the Island’s commitment to tackle climate change.

 

An eligible individual applicant may have an income of up to £29,000 per annum and an eligible jointly taxed couple may have an income of up to £43,000 per annum combined.

 

The Energy Efficiency Scheme was launched to assist residents with fuel bills and reduce usage of fossil fuels in line with measures to deliver on a pledge in the Programme for Government and contribute to targets set in the Climate Change Mitigation Strategy.

 

Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture Minister Geoffery Boot MHK explained how the scheme can help lower income families and individuals:

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