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Energy efficiency scheme take up 'steady so far', says Minister

Initiative offers up to £750 of materials to make energy-saving changes to properties

Take up by residents on a new scheme to help people make energy-saving changes to their homes has been steady so far, according to the environment minister.

A new Energy Efficiency Scheme was launched earlier this month where people can get up to £750 worth of materials to make their properties more economically viable.

As of last Friday (17 February), more than £295,000 worth of items have been ordered under the initiative with just under £122,000 worth having been redeemed.

Clare Barber says they've been getting a good response from those who've used the process already:

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