Update 27.3.2021 - The Green Homes Grant scheme has been withdrawn by the UK government, having only launched in September 2020. Those who have had their applications for vouchers under the scheme accepted will receive any money owed, but no new applications will be accepted as of April 1st 2021. Despite the cancellation of the scheme, Selectaglaze are still keen to assess any building projects to help reduce emissions and energy bills. Contact us now with your requirements for advice on treatments and an estimate.
The hot topic of 2020, pre-Covid was sustainability and the decarbonisation of our homes. With approximately 24 million homes in England, two-thirds will need retrofitting by 2050, which equates to around 11,000 homes a week and will only be met should work start from the beginning of 2021.
There is no time to lose, but the stumbling block for many homeowners has been the cost associated with making energy improvements to their properties. Furthermore, many of those who are lucky enough to live in a Listed property don’t feel they can do enough to make their homes more carbon neutral, without harming the heritage value and building fabric. But any building, old or new can become more energy efficient once there is a clear understanding of how the building was designed, the way it was used and its location.
Applications can be sent from now for the Green Home Grant Scheme (image: Shutterstock/ponsulak)
As an incentive to help push homeowners to consider energy saving, the Government unveiled the ambitious Green Homes Grant scheme which was launched in England on September 30th 2020. Homeowners can receive vouchers up to £5,000 (which they don’t need to pay back) to assist in energy saving home improvements. However, if you are a low-income household, you can claim 100% of the entire cost up to £10,000. Local authorities will also be making support available for low income households in their local area through the Green Homes Grant: Local Authority Delivery.
Energy efficient improvements are split into two types: primary and secondary improvements. This work can only be new, or a top up of what you have already. It cannot be a replacement of an existing improvement.
- Primary measures include two categories: insulation (e.g. cavity or floor) and low carbon heat (e.g. biomass boiler, hybrid heat pump)
- Secondary measures are broken down into two categories – windows/and doors (e.g. draught proofing, secondary glazing) or heating controls and insulation (hot water tanks, smart heating controls
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- Secondary Glazing in Practice