MORE than 230 residents in Torfaen have contacted the Welsh Government’s Warm Homes Nest scheme in the last year in a bid to reduce their energy bills while heating their houses.

The Nest scheme’s 2016/2017 annual report has been published by the Welsh Government and shows that more than 13,300 households across Wales were helped last year and almost 100,000 households since the scheme started in 2011.

In addition, more than 110 low income households in Torfaen also received energy efficiency home improvements funded by the Welsh Government.

Ross Kirwan, the head of Nest, said: “As we approach the autumn, I would encourage all households who may benefit from our help to contact us. Nest is open to all households in Wales and provides advice on saving energy to help reduce the cost of energy bills.

“We are delighted by the success of the scheme over the past year as we continue to help people who are struggling to heat their homes and worry about their energy bills.

“In addition to advice, people who live in a home that is hard to heat and receive a means tested benefit may also be eligible for free energy efficiency home improvements from Nest.”

For more information and advice from Nest, call the freephone number 0808 808 2244 or visit nestwales.org.uk.