Government Incentives and Air Source Heat Pump Costs
Invest in an Air Source heating system before 31st March 2012 and you could earn £850. If your home is currently heated by oil, liquid gas, solid fuel, or electricity you can apply for a Renewable Heat Premium Payment in addition to qualifying for the Renewable Heat Incentive scheme.
From Autumn 2012 the Government is expected to reward all homeowners with air source heating systems with annual payments from the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme. The terms of the scheme being considered will be clarified in early 2012. Any system installed post July 2009 will still be eligible to benefit from the scheme when it launches.
The Department of Energy & Climate Change (DECC) will require customers to undertake a number of energy efficiency measures before being eligible for the proposed scheme. These measures will ensure that you are minimizing your energy requirements. Before applying the DECC require you to have:
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insulated the whole of the loft of the property to meet current building regulations e.g. 270mm of mineral wool loft insulation or suitable alternative
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installed cavity wall insulation (if you have cavity walls)
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fitted low energy light bulbs in all appropriate light fittings
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installed basic controls for your heating system to include a room thermostat and a programmer or timer
Contact The Energy Conservation Group now for your Air Source Heating or solar PV quote now.