26 Jul 2008

Funding boost for Southland insulation scheme

9:06 am on 26 July 2008

The Government has increased its contribution to a project which insulates homes in Southland.

The Southland Warm Homes Trust retrofits uninsulated homes in the country's coldest province.

Energy Minister, David Parker, says the Goverment will now cover 60% of the cost over the next three years, rather than the original 33% of the funding.

He says the contribution will help insulate 1800 homes, making them more energy efficient.

Mr Parker says it will also cut costs to the health system because the health of residents will be improved.