What's it?
The Green Homes Grant can be a new government scheme obtainable until the end of March 2022. You are able to use it to pay for insulation (like cavity wall, under-floor, and loft/roof insulation) and for low carbon heating (heat pumps and solar thermal systems). Get extra information about Green Deal Voucher
For those who use half your budget on low carbon heating and insulation measures you'll be able to use the other half for double/triple glazing, upgrading to energy effective doors and heating controls. You can get full specifics from the government's Green Homes Grant page.
You might also be entitled to assist via the Energy Company Obligation (ECO); a scheme funded by utility companies. These grants support low income households in England, Scotland and Wales replace inefficient boilers or electric heaters. Much more information and facts is beneath.
Eligibility
Any individual who owns their own home qualifies for a Green Homes Grant provided that they are carrying out authorized measures (insulation and installing low carbon heating). The only exception is for people who live within a new develop property that has by no means been occupied.
If you are in receipt of one in the following benefits your Green Homes Grant can cover 100% in the cost of work up to a maximum of £10,000:
Attendance Allowance
Carer's Allowance
Disability Living Allowance
Pension Assure Credit
Employment and Support Allowance (income-based or contribution-based)
Jobseeker's Allowance (income-based or contribution-based)
Housing Advantage
Income Support
Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit
Personal Independence Payment
Extreme Disablement Allowance
Tax Credits (Youngster Tax Credit and Working Tax Credit)
Universal Credit
Apply for a grant
In an effort to apply to get a Green Homes Grant you need at the least one quote from registered installer. You may then apply for a voucher (which is how the grant is paid out) using the government's Green Homes Grant online application form. Your contractor will then be able to redeem the voucher as payment for the work.
ECO grants
You may also be eligible to get a free grant to upgrade the heating, insulation as well as the energy-efficiency of one's home. You can find grants at present offered to people on a low income by way of the Government's ECO scheme.
1. Boiler Grants - check your eligibility and apply for any boiler grant right here
2. Insulation Grants - verify your eligibility and apply for an insulation grant right here
3. Electric Heating Grants - when you've got electric area heaters or electric storage heaters and they may be the main way of heating your home you may be eligible for any grant to upgrade or replace them - verify your eligibility and apply for an electric heating grant here
4. Initial Time Central Heating Grants - if you have in no way had central heating at your property - verify your eligibility and apply to get a Initially Time Central Heating (FTCH) grant here
