News from Andrew Boff: Andrew Boff welcomes Mayor’s plans to help Londoners beat energy price hikes

London Assembly member, Andrew Boff has welcomed Boris’s initiative to help people in Barking & Dagenham, Hackney and Waltham Forest insulate themselves against fast-rising fuel prices.

Speaking after the announcement of the Mayor’s RE:NEW programme, which will see homes in the boroughs receive advice or financial help covering everything from energy-efficient light bulbs to cavity wall insulation, Mr Boff said:

“Boris’s RE:NEW programme has huge potential to save people quite a lot of money over the course of a year. Some estimates suggest that savings could be as much as £180 a year – not an inconsiderable amount.

“On top of that it’s environmentally-friendly too.”

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Editor’s notes

The Mayor’s RE:NEW programme is targeted at 55,000 London homes following a successful 9,000 home trial. Homes in Barking & Dagenham, Hackney, Waltham Forest as well as in Lewisham will be among the first of the 55,000 to benefit from the programme, which runs from today until May 2012.