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28/10/2020

Whether you’re a homeowner or you are a landlord (for flats and other residences), you are eligible to get your hands on some money from the Green Homes Grant. The biggest stipulation is that you need to use it by the 31st of March, 2021. Are you ready to plan your options? We should chat – contact us today.

28/10/2020

Interested in what the Green Homes Grant can be used for? And what it can be used alongside of (with other grants and funding)? The UK government website has a solid website that makes it easy to understand all of the questions you need to have answered. Check it out:

Check if you're eligible for the Green Homes Grant scheme and see what improvements can be made to your home.

28/10/2020

Draughts are a really big issue, whether you’re keeping your home warm or cool. If you’re looking to make sure that you can take care of draughts properly, consider using some of the money from the Green Homes Grant that the government is offering. It’s meant for any and all improvements that can help with energy conservation, which includes draughts!

28/10/2020

When was the last time that you updated your windows? A good set of windows can be a worthwhile investment and will end up paying for themselves within just a few years. Vouchers from the Green Home Grants can cover up to 2/3’s of the cost of eligible improvements (which can include windows) – check it out.

27/10/2020

Want to save money and help with energy efficiency? If you’re updating any of the appliances in your home, then you want to look for the Energy Saving Trust Recommended logo or the European Ecolabel. These products are among the best in their class for energy efficiency and other environmental criteria and can help you achieve your energy conservation goals.

27/10/2020

The insulation in your home can lose effectiveness over time. That’s why it’s important to get it inspected and, possibly, replaced if your home is of a certain age. The Green Homes Grant is designed to help make that process easier (among other energy efficiency options). Have you considered it yet?

27/10/2020

If you’re looking to make energy improvements with the Green Homes Grant here in the UK, we can help. Let’s talk about the options that you have for improvements and how we can ensure that you get the most for the money that you’re eligible for. Contact us today to learn more about your options and how we can help.

27/10/2020

One of the most affordable and simple ways to ensure that your home is energy efficient is to make sure that your insulation is the best that it can be. When was the last time that you really looked at your insulation and how it affects your home’s temperature? If it’s been a while, consider the Green Homes Grant as a way to help pay for any upgrades.

27/10/2020

Water efficiency is an area that many of us struggle in. But, did you know that you can buy water efficient shower heads? If you spend a little bit of cash on getting one of these, it will end up paying for itself within the first year of installation! Most shower heads last many years, so it’s a worthwhile investment.

27/10/2020

Using your appliances more carefully can be a really great way to make sure that you’re conserving energy. For example, if you cut your wash by once a week (so, larger loads less often), you could end up saving up to £20 a year on your electricity. What tips do you have for reducing how often that you’re using the washing machine?