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External Wall Insulation About 35% of all heat loss from UK homes is due to un-insulated external walls. External wall insulation is defined as a layer of insulation that is fixed to an existing external wall. This layer will be finished either with a coat of render or with an alternative cladding to protect it from the elements. External wall insulation is perfect for solid wall homes where you want to improve the look of the exterior of your home and its thermal rating. ​ Bill savings and things to be aware of: Can save between £195-£650 a year on your fuel bills depending on property size (Figures from the Energy Saving Trust and assume property is a gas heated home and sized between a small flat to a large detached home). External wall insulation cannot only improve the look of your home, but also improve the weather proofing and sound resistance, alongside reducing drafts and heat loss. Having external wall insulation fitted to your home requires no internal work so the disruption can be kept to a minimum. Some period properties cannot have this installed to the front of the property but can have it installed to the rear. It will also increase the lifespan of your walls as it protects your brickwork, but these do need to be structurally sound before installation. Grant funding is available that can cover the full cost of installation (qualifying criteria apply). ​ To check if you are eligible under the ECO4 scheme, please click the button below and complete the online form. ​ Apply for Funding

Hoe kwalifiseer ek vir ECO3 -befondsing? Daar is twee maniere om vir ECO3 -befondsing in aanmerking te kom. ​ Voordele LA Flex ​ As u 'n kwalifiserende voordeel ontvang, gebruik ons dit om toegang tot befondsing vir verwarming en/of isolasie te verkry. Vir diegene wat nie 'n kwalifiserende voordeel ontvang nie, kan ons u plaaslike flexibele geskiktheidskriteria (LA Flex) nagaan om te sien of u via hierdie roete toegang tot befondsing het. As u via LA Flex in aanmerking kom, bel ons u om u te vertel wat die volgende stappe is. Voordele As u of iemand wat in u huis woon een van die volgende kan ontvang, kan u in aanmerking kom vir ECO3 -befondsing: DWP -geadministreerde voordele; Belastingkrediete Inkomsteverwante indiensnemingsondersteuningstoelaag Inkomste gebaseerde werksoekers toelae Inkomste ondersteuning Pensioenkrediet Universele krediet Lewensvergoeding vir gestremdes Persoonlike onafhanklikheidsbetaling Bywoningstoelaag Versorgers Toelae Ernstige gestremdheidstoelaag Industriële beserings Ongeskiktheidsvoordele ​ Ministerie van Justisie Voordele; ​ Oorlogspensioen Mobiliteitsaanvulling, konstante bywoningstoelaag Weermag se onafhanklike betaling ​ Ander: ​ Kindervoordeel; daar is kwalifiserende maksimum drempels: ​ Enkel eiser (kinders tot 18 jaar) ​ 1 Kind - £ 18,500 2 kinders - £ 23,000 3 kinders - £ 27,500 4+ Kinders £ 32,000 ​ Lewe in 'n paartjie (kinders tot 18 jaar) ​ 1 Kind - £ 25,500 2 kinders - £ 30,000 3 kinders - £ 34,500 4+ Kinders £ 39,000 LA FLEX U kan op twee maniere onder LA Flex kwalifiseer. U huishoudelike inkomste is laer as 'n vasgestelde bedrag (dit wissel tussen plaaslike owerhede) en dat u eiendom E, F of G op die jongste EPC beoordeel word . As u nie 'n EPC het nie, is daar vrae wat u moet beantwoord om te sien of u kwalifiseer. Die ander manier is dat as u of iemand in u huishouding 'n langdurige gesondheidstoestand het of as gevolg van ouderdom of omstandighede as kwesbaar vir koue beskou word. ​​ Gesondheidstoestande: ​ Kardiovaskulêre toestand Respiratoriese toestand Neurologiese toestand Geestesgesondheidstoestand Fisiese gestremdheid wat 'n wesenlike of langtermyn effek het op u vermoë om normale daaglikse aktiwiteite uit te voer Terminale siekte Onderdrukte immuunstelsel ​ As gevolg van ouderdom of omstandighede is dit koud ​ Minimum ouderdom kan wissel, maar dit is gewoonlik bo 65 Swangerskap Het afhanklike kinders jonger as 5 jaar ​ Belangrik: elke plaaslike owerheid kan verskillende reëls hê oor geskiktheid; veral oor wat as 'n 'lae inkomste' beskou word. Sodra ons u geskiktheidsvorm ontvang het, sal ons die kwalifiserende kriteria nagaan en dit bespreek tydens ons opvolgoproep. ​ ​ Doen aansoek om befondsing

Wat kan ek onder die ECO3 -skema geïnstalleer het? Ons het 'n lys van die vervangings vir verwarming, opgraderings vir verwarming en isolasie wat u onder die ECO3 -skema kan installeer, gelys. ​ U kan isolasie langs verwarming laat installeer, en as ons u kontak, gee ons u 'n volledige beeld van wat ons dink u kon geïnstalleer het. As u die opname voltooi het, sal dit met u bevestig word. Insulation available under the ECO4 scheme Measure Type Homeowner Private Tenant Social Housing Tenant Cavity Wall Insulation Yes Yes - If installed alongside First Time Central Heating or Renewable Heating Yes External Wall Insulation Yes Yes Yes Flat Roof Insulation Yes Yes Yes Internal Wall Insulation Yes Yes Yes Loft Insulation Yes Yes - If installed alongside First Time Central Heating or Renewable Heating Yes Room in Roof Insulation Yes Yes - If installed alongside First Time Central Heating or Renewable Heating Yes Underfloor Insulation Yes Yes Yes Heating upgrades available under the ECO4 scheme Measure Type Homeowner Private Tenant Social Housing Tenant Air Source Heat Pump Yes Yes Yes Electric Storage Heater & Solar PV Yes Yes Yes Electric Storage Heater Upgrade Yes No No First Time Central Heating (Gas) Yes Yes Yes First Time Central Heating (Air Source Heat Pump) Yes Yes Yes Non- Condensing Gas Boiler Upgrade Yes No No Solar PV Yes Yes Yes Apply for Funding

As u of iemand in u huishouding een van die onderstaande voordele eis, kom u in aanmerking vir 'n ECO3 -toelaag. ​ ​ ​ Aansoek om 'n ECO3 -toelaag met ECO vereenvoudig Met die inligting wat u hieronder verskaf, kan ons kyk of u in aanmerking kom vir GRATIS ECO3 -befondsing en die geskiktheid van u huise vir die gevraagde huisisolasie en/of verwarmingsmaatreëls beoordeel. ​Sodra ons u vorm ontvang het, bel ons u wanneer u dit versoek, en ons sal: ​​ Bevestig dat die gegewens korrek is. Bespreek u geskiktheid vir die ECO3 -skema, die maatreëls wat u moontlik kan installeer (onderhewig aan opname) en indien enige bydraes nodig mag wees Ons sal u 'n SMS stuur (as u toestemming gegee het) om u te laat weet watter installasieonderneming u en hul kontakbesonderhede sal kontak. Hulle sal 'n tyd en datum vir 'n opname reël, en as u en hulle gelukkig is, reël 'n datum vir installasie. U kan te eniger tyd kanselleer voordat die installasie plaasgevind het sonder dat u dit hoef te betaal. Laastens behandel ons u data soos ons sou verwag dat ons eie behandel sou word. Ons is ICO geregistreer en gebruik u data slegs om finansiering vir u huisdoeltreffendheid te kry. Wat kan geïnstalleer word onder die ECO3 -skema? Al die onderstaande maatreëls (behalwe 'n gasboiler -vervanging - slegs huiseienaars) is beskikbaar vir huiseienaars en huurders. Dit is ook moontlik om deur LA Flex te kwalifiseer. ​ Vir meer inligting oor LA Flex, klik hieronder Anchor 1 Naam Adres Poskode E -pos Foon Geboortedatum Aantal slaapkamers in u eiendom Eiendom tipe Bevestig as u die eiendom besit Please confirm which of the qualifying benefits you receive Bevestig die huidige tipe verwarming Bevestig die huidige brandstof vir hoofverwarming in u eiendom Dui asseblief aan watter tipe verwarming en/of isolasie u interesseer. First Time Central Heating - Air Source Heat Pump Solar PV (Property must already be heated by electric heating or will be after project finished) Elektriese berging verwarming opgradering Gasketel vervang (moet u huis besit) Eerste keer sentrale verwarming Holte muur isolasie Loft isolasie Kamer in dak Binne -muur isolasie Isolasie onder die vloer Isolasie met plat dak Ons streef daarna om almal wat dieselfde dag 'n vorm stuur, te bel, maar ons weet dat dit nie altyd gerieflik is nie. Kies hieronder die beste tyd vir een van ons span om 'n oproep te maak om u aansoek te bespreek. Enige tyd (ASAP) Maandag - Vrydag Voor 12:00 Maandag - Vrydag 12:00 - 16:00 Maandag - Vrydag 16:00 - 19:00 Saterdag 9 tot 12 uur Saterdag 12:00 - 17:00 We can send you text messages keep you updated with the progress of your installation. Please indicate below if you are happy for us to do this Yes I consent to you sending me a text message to keep me updated on the progress of my installation No I do not give you consent to text me for any reason Please click below to confirm that you have read our privacy policy and terms of use and are happy to go ahead under these terms. I have read the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use Dankie dat u u besonderhede ingedien het. Een van ons span sal kontak maak om die volgende stappe te bespreek. Indien

Loft Insulation Heat from your house rises resulting in about quarter of the heat generated being lost through the roof of an un-insulated home. Insulating the roof space of your home is the simplest, most cost-effective way of saving energy and reducing your heating bills. Insulation should be applied to the loft area to a depth of at least 270mm, both between the joists and above as the joists themselves create a "heat bridge" and transfer heat to the air above. With modern insulating techniques and materials, it's still possible to use the space for storage or as a habitable space with the use of insulated floor panels. ​ Bill savings and things to be aware of: ​ Can save between £500-£690 a year on your fuel bills depending on property size (Figures from the Energy Saving Trust and assume property is a gas heated home and sized between a Mid-terrace house to a detached home). Grant funding is available that can cover the full cost of installation (qualifying criteria apply). ​ To check if you are eligible under the ECO4 scheme, please click the button below and complete the online form. ​ Apply for Funding

Internal Wall Insulation About 35% of all heat loss from UK homes is due to un-insulated external walls. Internal wall insulation is perfect for solid wall homes where you can't alter the outside of the property. ​ If your home was built before 1920 there is a strong likelihood that your property has solid walls. ​ You can check your wall type by looking at your brick pattern.​ If some of the bricks are laid with the square end facing, the wall is likely to be solid. If the wall is stone, it is likely to be solid. ​ Internal wall insulation is installed on a room by room basis and is applied to all exterior walls. Polyisocyanurate Insulated (PIR) plaster boards are usually used creating a dry-lined, insulated internal wall. The internal walls are then plastered to leave a smooth and clean surface for redecoration. ​ Bill savings and things to be aware of: ​ Can save between £195-£650 a year on your fuel bills depending on property size (Figures from the Energy Saving Trust and assume property is a gas heated home and sized between a sma ll flat to a large detached home). Not only will this make your house warmer in winter but it will also save you money by slowing the loss of heat through un-insulated walls.​ It will slightly reduce the floor area of any rooms which it is applied (roughly about 100mm per wall) Can be quite disruptive to install and does require the removal and re-fixing of items such as switches and radiators. Any issues with penetrating or rising damp must be rectified before install can commence. Grant funding is available that can cover the full cost of installation (qualifying criteria apply). ​ To check if you are eligible under the ECO4 scheme, please click the button below and complete the online form. ​ Apply for Funding

ECO Simplified Shortlisted for StartUp Awards National Series Sunderland-based Eco Simplified has been named one of the most exciting new businesses in the region after being shortlisted as part of a brand-new awards programme. The StartUp Awards National Series has been launched to recognise the booming startup scene across the UK which has accelerated since the pandemic began. In 2020, when most of the world was shutting down, more than 400,000 start-ups were set up in Britain, with similar increases seen in other European countries. There was stiff competition with over 2,500 applications received in response to the Startup Awards National Series’ first-ever call for entries. James Aspey, Director of Eco Simplified said: It is a privilege to work in an industry where every day we can make a difference to people living in fuel poverty, whilst making a positive difference to the environment. Big thank you to the team at Eco Simplified, I am so proud of you all. Supported nationally by BT, EY, Dell & Intel, the programme will celebrate the achievements of the amazing individuals across the UK who have turned an idea into an opportunity and taken the risk to launch a new product or service. Co-founded by the team behind the Great British Entrepreneur Awards, the new series follows the success of the Wales StartUp Awards, after organisers recognised the exceptional potential in the startup scene across the other British regions. Professor Dylan Jones-Evans OBE, the creator of the StartUp Awards National Series, said: “​​New firms are important for generating economic prosperity, employment opportunities and innovation. Since 2016, the Wales StartUp Awards have celebrated this amazing annual contribution to our economy by entrepreneurs and the impact they have on communities across the nation. “Given the sheer volume of phenomenal start-ups we’ve heard from since then, as well as the huge post-pandemic shift in people’s desires to take their career in a new direction and set up a business against the odds, we felt it was the right time to take the programme nationwide. We have been blown away by the standard of entries in this first year and truly look forward to crowning the winners in June.”

Solar PV Solar electricity panels, also known as photovoltaics (PV), capture the sun's energy and convert it into electricity that you can use in your home. A solar PV panel consists of many cells made from layers of semi-conducting material, most commonly silicon. When light shines on this material, a flow of electricity is created.​ The cells don’t need direct sunlight to work and can even work on cloudy days. However, the stronger the sunshine, the more electricity generated. ​ Solar PV systems are made up of several panels, with each panel generating around 410W of energy in strong sunlight. Typical systems contain around 10 panels and generate direct current electricity. Because the electricity used for household appliances is alternating current, an inverter is installed along with the system to convert direct current electricity into alternating current. This electricity can be used throughout your home or exported to the grid. ​ The benefits of solar electricity are that they cut your electricity bills. Sunlight is free, so once installation is complete, your electricity costs will be reduced. They will also cut your carbon footprint. Solar electricity is low carbon, renewable energy. A typical home solar PV system could save around one tonne of carbon per year, depending on where you live in the UK. ​ Space is a key consideration as is roof angle and the direction it faces. Ideally you want a south facing roof with a pitch at an angle of 30 or 40 degrees. East or west facing roofs can still be considered but North facing roofs are not recommended. ​ Also worth noting that are nearby buildings, chimneys or trees that shade your roof will have a negative impact on the performance of your system. ​ Planning permission is not usually required as Solar is classed as a permitted development but you should always check with your local authority before installing in case there are any local limits or restrictions. ​ With any domestic PV system, there will be times when the electricity you generate is more than you can use or store, so the surplus will be exported to the grid to be used by somebody else. ​ The old Feed-in Tariff closed for applications in March 2019 and has since been replaced by the Smart Export Guarantee. While not as generous as the Feed-in Tariff it is still a worthwhile scheme and does provide some financial support for electricity that you generate and export back to the grid. ​ Bill savings and things to be aware of: ​ The average cost of a domestic 4.2 kWp solar PV system is around £5000. If you include the Smart Export Guarantee you can save from £255 - £505 per year according to the Energy Saving Trust (saving depend on which part of the country you live in and how much time you are in the house when the Solar PV is generating electricity). Grant funding is available that can cover the full cost of installation (qualifying criteria apply). We also can offer a privately funded Solar PV package and finance. ​ To check if you are eligible under the ECO4 scheme, please click the button below and complete the online form. Apply Now

Underfloor Insulation When thinking of areas in your home that need insulation, under the floor is not usually the first on the list. However homes with crawl spaces under the downstairs floor can benefit from underfloor insulation. ​ If you live in an older property you may have suspended timber floors. If you experience cold air coming through the floorboards, underfloor insulation will help to keep the property warm in the winter by preventing heat loss, plus it will also help to keep it cool in the warmer months. Underfloor insulation eliminates drafts that may enter via the gaps between the floorboards and ground, making you feel warmer. ​ It is important to NEVER block up air bricks in your wall. They are needed to help ventilate the space under your floor and to stop your floor board rotting. ​ Bill savings and things to be aware of: ​ Can save between £50 -£130 a year on your fuel bills depending on property size (Figures from the Energy Saving Trust and assume property is a gas heated home and sized between a Mid-terrace house to a detached home ). Will need to lift the floor boards to fit the insulation. Grant funding is available that can cover the full cost of installation (qualifying criteria apply). ​ To check if you are eligible under the ECO4 scheme, please click the button below and complete the online form. ​ Apply for Funding

Room in Roof Insulation Up to 25% of heat loss in a home can be attributed to an un-insulated roof space. ​ ​ A room-in-roof or attic room is simply defined by the presence of a fixed staircase to access the room and there should be a window Many older properties that were originally built with loft room space or 'room-in-roof' were either not insulated at all or insulated using inadequate materials and techniques when compared to today's building regulations. . ​ By using the latest insulation materials and methods, insulating existing attic rooms means that you can still use the roof space for storage or additional room space if needed while still trapping heat in the property and rooms below. ​ Bill savings and things to be aware of: ​ Can save between £500-£690 a year on your fuel bills depending on property size (Figures from the Energy Saving Trust and assume property is a gas heated home and sized between a Mid-terrace house to a detached home). Grant funding is available that can cover the full cost of installation (qualifying criteria apply). ​ To check if you are eligible under the ECO4 scheme, please click the button below and complete the online form. ​ Apply for Funding

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