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“I’d like my boiler replaced, but for free.”
May 24, 2013
We can help with that. Imagine the difference with a new A-rated boiler installed in your home. It would mean reliable, efficient heating and hot water, day and night. We’d like to make sure you don’t miss out on home energy improvements that could help you save energy and keep you cosy and warm – […]
Why is a boiler replacement important?
May 17, 2013
Modern central heating boilers are up to 90% more efficient that old boilers for several reasons. Modern boilers are built to convert more heat into your home, minimise carbon emissions and therefore reduce heating costs by up to 35%. The main advantage of modern boilers is that they are all condensing boilers. A condensing boiler […]
Are you eligible for a FREE boiler?
May 17, 2013
It is estimated that there are hundreds of thousands of people in the UK who could be eligible for a free A-rated boiler upgrade. There is funding available from a scheme called Energy Company Obligation (ECO) under the Affordable Warmth Objective. This provides help for low income and vulnerable households to improve the energy efficiency […]
Can I get a 100% grant to replace my old boiler?
May 17, 2013
Yes, if you meet the criteria. The boiler grant is part of the Energy Company Obligation (ECO); a government scheme funded by utility companies including the ‘Big Six’. This grant helps low income households living in areas of higher fuel poverty to become more energy efficient and lower heating bills. Eligible households with an old […]
The Government is taking additional steps to make sure the 84% of households who don’t switch can get the best deal
May 17, 2013
The Government is taking additional steps to make sure the 84% of households who don’t switch can get the best deal, Ed Davey announced today. Switching energy suppliers could save households as much as £158 a year but only 16% switched between March 2012 and March 2013. This builds on Ofgem’s reforms to create a […]
New consumer code name and approval body
May 15, 2013
The consumer code for the domestic renewable energy sector has changed its name from the ‘REAL Consumer Code’ to the ‘Renewable Energy Consumer Code’ (RECC). The new name better describes the nature and purpose of the Code, and better reflects the fact that the Code is just one of several schemes operated by Renewable Energy […]
Energy Company Obligation (ECO) Funding
May 14, 2013
The Energy Company Obligation is a government-led programme that is designed to fund approximately £1.3 billion of energy efficiency improvements in people’s homes each year. In essence, it requires energy companies to provide financial support for energy saving measures that will ultimately help to reduce national carbon emissions. Importantly, ECO can work in conjunction with […]
Green Deal Quality Mark
May 14, 2013
The Green Deal Quality Mark is the new industry standard for accredited installers. It not only demonstrates a contractor’s compliance with the scheme’s guidelines, but highlights their skill and expertise within the energy saving measures they provide to their customers. Once an installer becomes Green Deal certified, they will be able to display the Green […]
The heat is on for social landlords
May 11, 2013
Press notice: 13/040 A new £6million competition aimed at getting renewable heating kit into the homes of social tenants across Great Britain has been launched by the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) today. This new competition, part of the extended Renewable Heat Premium Payment (RHPP) scheme announced in March this year, will help […]
Leeds launches ‘UK’s largest’ Green Deal scheme
May 10, 2013
The 11 councils that make up the Leeds City Region have launched the country’s largest Green Deal scheme, predicting that more than 12,000 homes in Yorkshire should undertake energy efficiency improvements in the next few years. The £100m initiative is designed to help domestic and non-domestic properties reduce their energy bills and cut carbon emissions, […]