Energy poverty funding Eco boom

THE regional govern ment has set aside a budget of €600,000 to combat energy poverty in the Balearic Islands.

Funds will be trans ferred to charities work ing in the area such as Cáritas and the Red Cross to help families who are unable to pay their electricity and gas bills.

The total amount reserved for this year and next constitutes a €200,000 increase compared to the previous budget for 2021 and

To help with electricity and gas bills.

2022, with the aim of reaching more people.

Up to 1,090 families benefited from the aid during the previous campaign.

This is the fourth time these grants have been awarded in the islands, and it is expected to be a vital help in times of escalating inflation.