Green Homes Grant

The UK Government has committed to net zero carbon emissions by 2050; and part of the Plan post COVID-19 is creating green jobs.

Green Homes Grant entails government funding up to two-thirds of the cost of :-

• Insulation (roof, solid wall, cavity wall or underfloor),

• Improved, thermally efficient glazing and upgrades to energy efficient doors

• Air source, ground source or hybrid heat pumps

• Solar thermal

• Biomass boilers

• Energy controls

The Green Homes Grant is for residential improvements so Builders, Landlords & Developers can when refurbishing a property claim vouchers worth up to £5,000.

In addition, there is provision in the Grant scheme for those on low incomes who can receive vouchers covering 100% of the expense, up to £10,000.

The Green Homes Grant scheme is only available to home owners and residential landlords in England. You might be able to get funding from a different scheme if your property is in Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland.

You must redeem the voucher and ensure improvements are completed by 31 March 2022.

It is a requirement of the scheme to use Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) accredited equipment & Contractors, which has the advantage of in some cases extended guarantees on M&E equipment.

Surprisingly there is no requirement to provide a high standard of insulation, or a minimum SAP rating and thereby an A to F rated EPC as a condition of the Grant, which would reduce the Capital cost of MEP / M&E equipment from the outset and the on-going running costs / carbon emissions.

We understand Conservative MP, Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown is trying to improve matters by creating legislation that all new & refurbished homes should meet a minimum standard, however its slow progress, the bill is due its House of Commons second reading March 2021, we wish the bill success.

If you require any assistance with your Green Deal design before applying for the Grant, please contact us.

Further information,

Telephone 0333 3355 107 or

Email enquiries@azimuthmepconsulting.co.uk