A grant is available of a maximum of £5,000 to provide a voucher that covers two thirds of the cost of qualifying energy efficiency or low carbon heating improvements.

Primary measures include:

Insulation measures
• Solid wall
• Under floor
• Cavity walls
• Loft
• Flat roof
• Room in roof
• Insulation on a park home

Low Carbon Heat Measures
The following low carbon heat measured are also covered:
• Air or ground source heat pumps
• Solar thermal
• Biomass boilers

If you install at least one primary measure, your voucher can be used to help cover the cost of any of the following secondary measures:

Secondary Measures:

• Draft proofing
• Double/triple glazing
• Secondary glazing
• External energy efficient doors
• Heating controls
• Hot water tank, thermostats and insulation

Example: If a homeowner installed cavity wall insulation worth £1,000, this would enable a further £1,000 of work on secondary measures such as double glazing windows.

See https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-the-green-homes-grant-scheme or contact George at georgedrewett@fcgagric.com or your local FCG Office.