Grants
At The Solar Company, we care about the environment, so if you are considering installing a solar power system, it’s worth finding out if you are entitled to any assistance towards financing your project with a government grant. Solar power is clean, efficient and doesn’t contribute to the depletion of fossil fuels, making it an excellent choice for the future.
When you install one of our systems you can claim a £400 grant though the Low Carbon Buildings Programme (LCBP).
To be eligible your property needs to have the following energy saving measures installed:
• 270mm Mineral Wool Loft Insulation (or equivalent)
• Cavity Wall Insulation (if applicable)
• Thermostatic Hot Water & Central Heating Controls
• 6+ Energy Saving Light Bulbs.
Grant applications must be made prior to your system being installed. We can complete the application for you, to make life easy.
An outline of the process is as follows:
- Complete the energy efficiency measures required by the programme and obtain a quote from an accredited installer.
- Make an application online.
- After receiving a grant offer letter via email, order the equipment and begin installing the technology.
- The grant is valid for 6 months for all technologies except small hydro, which is valid for 12 months.
- After you have completed the installation and you have paid the installer, you can submit the claim documents to the Energy Saving Trust.
- The grant claim is checked and, if in order, the grant will be issued within 25 working days of receipt of all the documentation.
- Applications can be received from properties located within England, Wales, Northern Ireland or Scotland (excluding the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands).
For more information visit the LCBP webiste : http://www.lowcarbonbuildings.org.uk/how/householders/