cavity wall insulation

poppyrose_2

hi! i have been trying to sort out my parents electricity and gas by getting a capped rate as they pay a lot of money per year (£1500). However, i've just found out that if they wait til sept when my dad is 70, they will get free cavity wall insulation. do they go for a capped rate now when in fact their consumption should go down this winter or should they wait til sept? any ideas/opinions would be gratefully received!

Flexible_Friend

If your dad is under 70 but he's on a pension and that's his main source of income then he should qualify for free cavity wall insulation.

http://www.government-grants.co.uk/cavity-wall-loft-insulation-grants.shtml

See the list of criteria below to see if you are eligible for FREE loft / cavity wall insulation.

• • If you are over 70
  • If the state pension is your main source of income
    • OR you receive
      • Attendance Allowance
      • Council Tax Benefit
      • Disability Living allowance
      • Housing Benefit
      • Pension Credit
      • Income Support
      • Income based Job Seekers Allowance
      • Child Tax Credit (maximum household income of £15,000)
    • Working Tax Credit (maximum household income of £15,000)