Government Grants

The Government are keen to raise awareness of eco-friendly household energy and governments energy grants are available on a roling first come, first served basis.

An example of the grant levels available are as follows:

Technology

 % Grant available
Solar photovoltaicsMaximum £3,000 per kWp installed, up to a maximum of £15,000 subject to an overall 50% limit of the installed cost (exclusive of VAT)
Wind turbinesMaximum £1,000 per kW installed, up to a maximum of £5,000 subject to an overall 30% limit of the installed cost (exclusive of VAT)
Small hydroMaximum £1,000 per kW installed, up to a maximum of £5,000 subject to an overall 30% limit of the installed cost (exclusive of VAT)
Solar thermal hot waterMaximum £400 regardless of size subject to an overall 30% limit (exclusive of VAT)

Heat pumps - Ground / water / air source

Maximum £1,200 regardless of size subject to an overall 30% limit (exclusive of VAT) 

Bio-energy

1.Room Heater/Stoves automated wood pellet feed

2. Wood fuelled boiler systems

 Maximum £600 regardless of size subject to an overall 20% limit (exclusive of VAT)


Maximum £1,500 regardless of size subject to an overall 30% limit (exclusive of VAT)
Renewable CHPGrant levels to be defined
MicroCHP (Combined heat and power)Grant levels to be defined
Fuel cellsGrant levels to be defined