Stream 1

These grants are available to householders looking to install renewable microgenerators for their domestic property.

The government has recently allocated an additional £6M for this scheme.
Click Here to read the official announcement (PDF)

Solar PV

The new scheme will provide a "maximum of £2,000 per kW of installed capacity, subject to an overall maximum of £2,500 or 50% of the relevant eligible costs, whichever is the lower" for solar PV.

Wind Turbines

The new scheme will provide a "maximum of £1,000 per kW of installed capacity, subject to an overall maximum of £2,500 or 30% of the relevant eligible costs, whichever is the lower" for wind turbines.

There will be no monthly cap on these grants, and they will be issued on a first come first served basis until the "pot" runs out.

Head on over to http://www.lowcarbonbuildings.org.uk/how/householders/ for more info.

In the mean time you should be aware that in order to apply for a grant there are certain building requirements:

• Insulate the whole loft with 250mm insulation
• The property must have cavity wall insulation
• Low energy light are required in every light fitting in the building
• Basic heating controls are essential i.e. room thermostat and timer

It is also recommended that you take part in a home energy check of your building.

 

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