Energy firm E.ON has teamed up with local authorities to launch a new £9 million energy scheme, CosyDevon.

Devon households will get warmer this winter as nine local authorities and Devon County Council will invest £9m to improve homes across the county.

Councillor Andrew Leadbetter, Devon County Council's Cabinet Member responsible for economic growth, said the scheme will also create new jobs for the local economy.


He said: "Behind the contract with E.ON will be a team of people within Devon helping to administer the scheme, as well as a network of local firms ready to deliver the home improvements.  It will also employ local expertise, including local community groups and charities, to promote the scheme to Devon residents."

Don Leiper, Director of Energy Efficiency at E.ON, said: "This scheme will bring significant benefits in making our homes more energy efficient, helping people to reduce their energy consumption and cut their bills. I hope that many more will get in touch to see what help is on offer."

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