Hundreds of Wairarapa households have undertaken the Greater Wellington Regional Council's Warm Greater Wellington scheme, and more people are being urged to consider it.
One hundred homes in the Carterton District, 327 in the Masterton District and 90 in the South Wairarapa District have joined the scheme since it started in April 2010.
Chair Fran Wilde urged householders across the region to use the funding.
"I encourage householders to take full advantage of this scheme and get insulation installed during these summer months. Come winter, you'll be pleased to have it," she said.
"The benefits of modern insulation are immense, including a warm and dry home, reduced heating costs, health benefits and added value to properties,"
The scheme offers ratepayers up to $2600 as a top-up for support offered by the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority through its Warm Up New Zealand: Heat Smart scheme.
This money is repaid through a targeted rate against the property during the following nine years.
The scheme has a cap of $6million per year and financial support of $10 million has been approved since the scheme started.
-Visit www.gw.govt.nz/warmer-gw or call 0800 496 734 to find out more.