The Government has made funding available through the BERR (Department for Business Enterprise and Regulatory Reform) Low Carbon Buildings Programme to homeowners and other organisations who want to install microgeneration technologies.Requirements
Before applying, BERR require that you carry out a number of energy efficiency measures. These are that you have:
- insulated the loft of the property to meet current building regulations e.g. 270mm of mineral wool or suitable alternative.
- installed cavity wall insulation (if you have cavity walls)
- fitted low energy light bulbs in all appropriate light fittings
- installed basic controls for your heating system to include a room thermostat and a programmer or timer
Once these are in place, you will need to obtain a quote from a BERR certified installer before applying for the grant.
Grants are only available for certified products. The Baxi SolarfloTM, Baxi GeofloTM and Baxi Biomass Multiheat are all certified.
How much financial assistance is available?
Microgeneration Technology Maximum Amount of Grant Solar thermal hot water £400* Ground source heat pumps £1,200* Wood fuelled boiler system £1,500*
There is a £2,500 maximum limit on grants per household.
Approved grants will be paid once the system has been installed and commissioned and the installer has completed the installer completion certificate.
BERR
*For more information on the available grants and how to apply please visit the BERR website.
