A new round of the Green Deal Home Improvement Fund (GDHIF) opened for applications today (Wednesday 10th December): www.gov.uk/apply-home-improvement-fund
Up to £5,600 is available to households in England and Wales to help with the cost of installing energy saving measures such as solid wall insulation, double glazing, boilers, cavity wall insulation and floor insulation. Domestic energy customers can now receive:
Up to £30 million in vouchers will be available and details of further releases will be announced on a quarterly basis with the next release expected in February 2015. The £30 million will be split into two categories:
Once the funding under each category has been committed, no more applications will be taken for that category – though applications will still be taken for the other category if funds are still available.
www.gov.uk/apply-home-improvement-fund
Making an Application
To complete the two-stage application process, householders will need:
A Green Deal Advice Report (GDAR) or Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) that is less than two years old
A quote from a GDHIF registered installer or provider for work specified on the GDAR or EPC and included on the list of GDHIF approved measures
Proof of property ownership (for landlords/undertakings only)
Householders are encouraged to get more than one quote, particularly when they are having expensive work done, to make sure they are getting the best deal available.
Funds are Limited
Funds are limited and DECC may vary the terms of the scheme (including the incentive rates) or suspend or close the scheme, with immediate effect, without notice and at any time as happened earlier this year.
More information about how to apply to the Green Deal Home Improvement Fund.