You could qualify for ECO grants towards energy saving items on your home or business such as Insulation, Boiler replacement and Solar Heating. Domestic and commercial grants available for England, Scotland and Wales.
Funding Is Available The Energy Companies Obligation (ECO) or Affordable Warmths scheme was launched in 2013 and works in conjunction with the Green Deal to encourage consumers to improve energy efficiency in their homes and ultimately reduce the overall energy consumption of the UK. Heating Grant Types Grants are available for the following heating types […]
Home Insulation Grants There are many types of insulation grants available for most of the UK that fall under various schemes like the national “Affordable Warmth scheme” , the “Energy Companies Obligation (ECO) scheme” along with various local incentive schemes. The qualification process changes regularly and if you have been unsuccessful before we recommend that […]
Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) The Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) is the direct replacement for the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme that closed to new applications at midnight on 31st March 2022. Its aim is to continue supporting the installation of lower carbon heating options in England and Wales. Successful BUS applicants will receive an upfront grant designed […]
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Posted: Wednesday May 26, 2021 | Category: News More infoThe initial enquiry usually takes up to a week for a surveyor to contact you and make an appointment. From there the whole process usually takes about two weeks for the measures to be installed.
The initial enquiry usually takes up to a week for a surveyor to contact you and make an appointment. From there the whole process usually takes about two weeks for the measures to be installed.
There may be depending on the property. Items such as scaffolding and treatment of damp are not usually covered by the grants unless in extreme cases.
No. Different energy companies offer different schemes to different locations and to complicate things further they change as targets are assessed. There is no incentive for energy suppliers to help their existing customers, they are just required to offer funding.
The big 6 energy companies are obliged by the Government to make UK homes more efficient by offering grants and incentives to households. If they fail to meet these targets they receive hefty fines.
No. The insulation grants are only available in England, Scotland and Wales. Similar schemes are offered in Northern Ireland by the Northern Ireland Sustainable Energy Programme.
Usually yes. Most tenants are able to receive insulation grants so long as they have the landlord’s permission. Tenants of housing association and council properties are not usually able to apply for the grants as these are covered by other schemes.
Depending on the circumstances you should be eligible for insulation although you may need to get agreement by all of the adjoining properties especially for cavity wall insulation as the cavity is often shared with neighbouring flats.
Yes. All cavity wall, loft, roof and solid wall insulation measures require a survey. There is no charge for the survey.
Grants for Benefit Recipients
If a resident of a UK property is receipt of benefits, the grants listed below are available for most UK postcodes. These applicants are seen as a “Priority group” and are given a higher priority than non priority group applications.
Loft Insulation Grants
Cavity Wall Insulation Grants
Solid Wall Insulation Grants
Boiler replacement Grant
The benefits listed below are considered elligible for priority applications. To apply for a grant in your area, simply click the “Apply now” button, fill in some basic details and a representative will contact you once your application has been processed.
Armed forces independence payment
Attendance allowance
Carer’s allowance
Child Tax Credit
Disability living allowance
Income support
Income-based jobseeker’s allowance (JSA)
Income-related employment and support allowance (ESA)
Industrial injuries disablement allowance
Industrial injuries disablement benefit
Pension Credit Guarantee Credit Element
Personal independence allowance
Personal independence payment
Severe disablement allowance
Universal Credit
War pensions mobility supplement
Working tax credit
Child benefit dependant on income & dependants
Grants for pensioners
If the oldest person resident in a UK property is over the age of 70, the grants listed below are available for most UK postcodes. These applicants are seen as a “Priority group” and are given a higher priority than non priority group applications.
Loft Insulation Grants
Cavity Wall Insulation Grants
Solid Wall Insulation Grants
Boiler Grants
The following grants are also available but no priority is given to residents over 70.
Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive
Green Deal Cashback
If you are a pensioner and wish to apply for a grant please visit the relevant page and click the “Apply Now” arrow