£5,000 Voucher for a Greener Home!
If you’re looking to make your home more eco-friendly, you may be able to apply for a government-funded energy voucher to help save on costs.
£2 billion has been allocated to the Green Homes Grant scheme which is being launched by the government at the end of September.
Importantly, the government have said the scheme will only last until the end of March 2021, and all work needs to be carried out by then.
Homeowners in England will be able to claim up to £5,000 – or in some cases up to £10,000 – in energy-saving vouchers in a bid to insulate and heat their properties more sustainably.
One important thing to keep in mind is that you can’t use the grant to pay for the replacement of existing insulation or low-carbon heating. It can only be used for the installation of new measures where there weren’t any previously. The voucher also cannot be used for installing a new fossil fuel boiler (such as gas, oil, or LPG), or for insulating a conservatory that doesn’t have fixed heating installed.
Anyone hired for the work should be TrustMark approved or registered with the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS). There will be a list of recommended and accredited suppliers on the Simple Energy Advice website when applying.
You’ll also need to get at least three quotes from different suppliers in order to ensure you’re getting the best value for money.
The cost of installing these improvements under the scheme isn’t regulated in any way, so it’s always worth getting a quote outside of the scheme to see how it compares.
A & A Management have a large pool of approved contractors who provide competitive prices. Let us help you achieve a more eco-friendly home by contacting us today!