EU to raise VAT rate on the Install of Energy Saving Measures
We did wonder what would happen with the energy saving sector as a result of the Conservatives gaining the majority in 2015’s General election. We were expecting announcements on the Energy Company Obligation, the Green Deal and even the subsidies…
The RHI and FIT – Just Rewarding the Wealthy?
The Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) and Feed In Tariff (FIT) schemes allow those who have installed renewable heating or clean electricity generating systems the ability to claim regular payments from the government to help subsidise the cost of the system.…
Is the Flow boiler worth it?
Earlier this year a new domestic boiler was introduced onto the market that produces hot water as well as electricity that can be used in the home to power lights and appliances. The Flow boiler is a type of CHP…
Pension reforms freeing up cash for property improvement
The recently announced changes to the way pensions can be used means that it is now possible to invest some of that pension money for improvements to the property – beginning at age 55. With that cash, you can pay…
Looking for a grant to help pay for a new boiler?
Unfortunately the days of completely free boilers has come and gone. You can however get help towards the cost of installing a new boiler if you meet certain criteria detailed below under a scheme called the Energy Company Obligation (ECO).…
Is the Green Deal helping those who need it?
The Green Deal is the Governments flagship energy efficiency scheme, which they hoped would improve the efficiency of millions of homes in the UK. The scheme is now over two years old, but are the people that actually need the…
Green Deal Home Improvement Fund is Live!
UPDATE: As of 30 March 2016, the government has stopped funding and the Green Deal Home Improvement Fund is closed to new applications. You can read about it here. GDHIF is now live again – we are not sure for how long…
Can you claim the RHI on 2 heating systems?
The RHI is available for several types of heating system. The question we sometimes hear is, can you combine 2 heating systems and still get your RHI payments? The short answer to this is yes, but let’s go into a…
Phase 3 of GDHIF will soon be upon us!
We are expecting the new GDHIF grant to go live next week and although there has been no official announcement yet, we just want everyone to be prepared for when it does. We are expecting the announcement at ECOBuild so please…
What to expect from GDHIF in 2015
The Green Deal Home Improvement Fund has been a huge success, with millions being spent on energy saving improvements, particularly solid wall insulation. In the run up to the general election, you can expect some more funding to be released…