Non-Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive
[Update: Significant changes have recently been made to the RHI. Read more about it here.] What is the RHI? The Renewable Heat Incentive is a funding mechanism created by the government to encourage the installation of renewable energy technologies. The non-domestic…
Green Deal Home Improvement Fund GDHIF
GDHIF is relaunching on the 10th December 2014 at 9am The original GDHIF scheme was so popular, the funding lasted just 6 weeks, however the great news is that GHDIF is set to return! [amazon_link asins=’B071NGHJWB’ template=’ProductAd’ store=’the0c3-21′ marketplace=’UK’ link_id=’7b20402e-3dd6-4dfe-b2f1-b4123b5b3c4b’]What is…
How to Maximise your Domestic RHI Payments
In the blog below we highlight two ways you can take maximum advantage of the Domestic RHI that is due to launch in the Spring. Maximising the RHI payments from Heat Pumps So if you are reading this, you are…
Can I get the Green Deal on a Rented Property?
There was a low-key announcement by the Green Deal Finance Company last week that could finally see the successful take off of the Green Deal Energy Efficiency Scheme. Previously the Green Deal has only been available for homeowners who pay…
Solar PV Feed-in Tariff Reducing on 1st April 2014
On the first of April 2014, the headline solar PV feed in tariff is reducing to 14.38p / kWh from 14.90p / kWh. For an average 4 kW system (16 panels), this would reduce the annual return by about £20.…
Coefficient of Performance and Seasonal Performance Factor
When it comes to researching heat pumps, you will come across two terms constantly that you need to understand – Coefficient of Performance (often abbreviated to CoP) and Seasonal Performance Factor (abbreviated to SPF). Understanding what these terms mean is…
Is the Green Deal Worth It?
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. When the Green Deal launched in early 2013, it had set the ambition…
How Do I Apply for The GDHIF Cash Back
The Cashback scheme for the Green Deal Home Improvement Fund, GDHIF, is a great way to help reduce the cost of important energy efficiency measures for your property. The process can be a little confusing though, so we have come…
What does a Green Deal report look like?
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. So what exactly does a Green Deal Report Look like? We get a…
Green Deal Loan: Early Repayment
UPDATE: As of 30 March 2016, the government has stopped funding and the Green Deal Home Improvement Fund is closed to new applications. Read more here. What is The Green Deal? The Green Deal is the new Government initiative aimed at…