Green Homes Grant Scheme

Contacts: Steve Cross

Email: crossstig@aol.com

The government’s Green Homes Grant Scheme enables householders and landlords to apply for a voucher towards the cost of energy efficient improvements to your home and also for installing renewable energy systems.

This can be used to cover two thirds of the cost of eligible improvements.  Maximum government contribution is £5,000; or 100% of the cost for homeowners on low incomes (up to a total of £10,000 in this case).

If you are interested you will need to:-

(a)     Check the Government website to see if you’re eligible:-

www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-the-green-homes-grant-scheme

You can also get additional information from this B&NES website:-

www.energyathome.org.uk/grants-and-support

If you are eligible then…

(b)     Vouchers last 3 months from the date of issue.  Work to be completed by 31st March 2022.

Note:  The Government extended the “end date” by a year, on the 18th November 2020.

(c)      Work to be done by a Trustmark Registered Tradesperson.

Note:  You can check for registered installers on www.trustmark.org.uk.

As this scheme is very popular, it is best to apply as soon as possible.  Getting a registered tradesperson could be the hardest part.