We have been made aware of residents being approached in respect of Eco/Green insulation or solar panel installations claiming to be part of a government scheme supported by local authority.
Please do not sign up to any of these type of schemes following a cold call or leafleting. Whilst there are some schemes supported by the government the green energy sector has seen a large increase in scams which can result in you spending a lot of money on work and installations that will never benefit you and may be detrimental.
If you would like to find out if you are eligible for any type of grant funding for larger energy efficient measures such as insulation or new heating systems please contact Croydon Healthy Homes.
https://www.croydon.gov.uk/environment/sustainable-development/energy/croydon-healthy-homes
Croydon Healthy Homes – Freephone number 0800 292 2529
Please leave a message including:
• your full name
• your full address, including postcode
• a daytime contact phone number
• or email healthyhomes@croydon.gov.uk
Please remember to report any scam to Action Fraud 0300 123 2040.
If you have actually been the victim of a trader or scam such as the above and need help, or you require consumer advice, please call the Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline 0808 223 1133