Council initiative wins regional energy efficiency award

Published Monday, 18th March 2019

A partnership scheme tackling fuel poverty across the borough has won a prestigious regional energy efficiency award.

The Warm up Hartlepool scheme beat tough competition from four other finalists to be named ‘Best Large Project’ at the North East Energy Efficiency Awards, for its partnership work between Hartlepool Borough Council, J&J Crump and Son Ltd and E.ON.

Warm up hartlepool wins regional award

(L-R) Hartlepool Borough Council's Environmental Health Manager Joanne Burnley, Jane Thomas from E.ON and (far right) Steve Crump from J & J Crump and Sons Ltd.

The scheme was recognised for its role in tackling fuel poverty by helping hundreds of Hartlepool homeowners access insulation measures and save money through new ‘ECO3’ grant funding from central government.

Warm Up Hartlepool has also benefitted residents who may have missed out on previous schemes, due to extended qualification criteria.

Councillor Kevin Cranney, Hartlepool Borough Council’s Chair of Regeneration Services Committee, said: “I’m delighted that this scheme has been recognised on a regional level.

“Affordable warmth is a top priority for the Council as it has such a big impact on the health and wellbeing of our residents, and it’s fantastic to see that many Hartlepool residents have taken advantage of this important scheme to date.

“These initiatives are vital in helping to make funding more accessible to fuel poor residents, and we are confident that this will continue to help more households than ever gain access to funding to make their homes warmer and safer.”

The Warm Up Hartlepool scheme is running in partnership with North East based home energy installation company J&J Crump and Son Ltd and 0800 Repair.

For more information about the scheme, visit www.hartlepool.gov.uk/warmuphartlepool