Government Energy Saving Grant 2020

This means that for an improvement costing 4 000 a homeowner would pay 1 320 while the government would contribute the remaining 2 680.

Government energy saving grant 2020. Energy is one of the main grant giving areas as substantial government funding is available to reduce our impact on the environment. Lizzie thomson tuesday 7 jul 2020 4 46 pm. The idea is that the government will give homeowners in england vouchers towards the cost of energy efficient improvements which should cover much and in some cases all of the cost. Homeowners will be given 5 000 in energy saving vouchers to help them insulate their homes.

Under the new green homes grant the government will pay at least two thirds of the cost of home improvements that save energy according to the. Insulation double glazing energy efficient doors and heat pumps are among the home improvements eligible for financial support from the government s green homes grant scheme. Using alternative sources of energy such as solar power you can also find out if you re eligible for a home energy grant to help pay for things like loft and cavity wall insulation. The government will pay at least two thirds of the cost of energy saving private home improvements under the green homes grant due to launch in september and last for one year.

The new policy is part of rishi sunak s plans to create more than 100 000 green jobs and kickstart. You ll have to apply for a voucher once the scheme is up and running in september and will then be able to spend it to improve your home. Homeowners in england can apply for 5 000 of vouchers for energy efficient home improvements from late september 2020 until 31 march 2021.