You can now get paid up to the value of £7,600 to insulate your property with the Green Deal Home Improvement Fund (GDHIF).
Before installing a ground or air source heat pump in to an existing property, you may need to upgrade your insulation to meet modern standards. This helps to ensure that the heating system has a high efficiency –which helps you to significantly reduce your energy bills. Once a heat pump is installed you could be eligible for the domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI), learn more here >>
Under the new Green Deal Home Improvement Fund, domestic energy customers can get:
- Up to £1,000 for installing two measures from an approved list (this includes: floor, roof and cavity wall insulation, double glazing and replacement doors); and/or
- Up to £6,000 for installing solid wall insulation; and
- Up to £100 refunded for their Green Deal Assessment.
Those who have bought a property in the 12 months prior to applying for the GDHIF scheme could qualify for a further £500 when they carry out energy efficiency improvements.
GDHIF is designed to work alongside Green Deal finance and householders may consider the Green Deal finance option to help fund some of the cost of the installation
Once your have fully insulated your property you can further reduce your energy bills if you live in an off-gas area by installing a ground or air source heat pump. Please call us on 0800 865 4328 for free advice on whether your property is suitable for a heat pump.
