Green Deal Home Improvement Fund has its biggest week yet
2 Jul 2014 12:11 PM
Funds issued for the
Green Deal Home Improvement Fund have surged by £8 million in one
week.
Funds issued for the Green Deal
Home Improvement Fund have surged by £8 million in one week –
taking the new scheme’s three week total to £16.5 million issued,
according to industry estimates.
4490 households have applied for
the Green Deal Home Improvement Fund which offers instant money back for making
energy saving home improvements.
Climate Change Minister Greg
Barker, said:
“With the Green Deal Home
Improvement Fund off to such an encouraging start, it’s the perfect time
to make your home more energy efficient. Act now, get money for the
improvements and enjoy a warmer home and lower energy bills this
winter.”
Under the new incentive scheme
domestic energy customers can get:
- up to £1000 for installing
two measures from an approved list; and/or
- up to £6000 for installing
solid wall insulation; and
- up to £100 refunded for
their Green Deal Assessment
The Green Deal Home Improvement
Fund also entitles those who have bought a property in the 12 months prior to
application to qualify for up to an additional £500 if they carry out
energy efficiency improvements.