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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

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

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Non-Condensing Gas Boiler Upgrade We can offer a gas boiler upgrade if your current boiler is non-condensing and you own the property you currently live in , through the ECO4 scheme. ​ The new boiler will be a more efficient condensing Gas boiler . ​ Non-Condensing Boiler vs Condensing Gas Boilers ​ All new gas boiler installations must be condensing by law, which came into effect in 2005, however there are a small list of exceptions that can still allow a non-condensing boiler to be installed. ​ Only condensing boilers can be installed under the ECO4 scheme. There is no exceptions made under the scheme. ​ All well designed and maintained boilers burn their fuel efficiently, but non-condensing boilers inevitably lose heat in the form of hot gases that escape up the flue. This limits their overall efficiency. Non-condensing boilers may only have an efficiency rating of 70 to 80 per cent , while in old models this figure could be even lower at 50 to 60 per cent . In contrast, condensing boilers have been designed to minimise this heat loss and have an average efficiency of 95% with some models able to achieve 99% efficiency . Condensing boilers feature larger heat exchangers that cool the flue gases before they escape, condensing the water vapour out of them. The temperature of the flue gases during this heat exchange process drops rapidly from approximately 130℃ to 50℃. The condensation formed as a result is what gives the boilers their name, and there can be as much as two litres of it produced every hour. This condensate liquid is drained into a waste water outlet via a condensate pipe. Thanks to this additional heat exchange process, condensing boilers are able to extract virtually all of the heat latent in the flue gases. This additional heat energy is then transferred back into the heating system. The extra efficiency of condensing boilers means they can offer major cost savings and they are also more environmentally friendly, helping you to lower the carbon emissions of your household. ​ Advantages of condensing gas boilers ​ More energy-efficient as they use more of the fuel for usable heat Lower energy bills Use less fuel than non-condensing boilers to produce same amount of heat and hot water Reduced CO2 emissions and carbon footprint ​ How can I tell which type of boiler I have? There are 2 easy ways to check if your boiler is either condensing or non-condensing and you do not have a manual to hand. ​ If the boiler has a white plastic pipe coming out of the bottom of the boiler and then going outside into a drain, it is condensing . You will usually see the condensate pipe on the exterior wall to the boiler. If the flue is white plastic it is condensing . If it the flue is metal, then it is non-condensing . ​ To check if you are eligible under the ECO4 scheme, please click the button below and complete the online form. Apply for Funding

Esquema ECO3 L’esquema ECO es va crear amb la intenció d’ajudar les llars vulnerables amb ingressos més baixos a millorar la seva eficiència energètica i reduir la seva factura energètica. ​ El finançament del pla prové directament de les factures energètiques de tothom en forma d’Impost Verd. Segons ECO, els proveïdors d'energia mitjans i grans han de finançar la instal·lació de mesures d'eficiència energètica a les llars britàniques (Anglaterra, Escòcia i Gal·les). ​ Cada proveïdor obligat té un objectiu general basat en la seva quota de mercat nacional de l'energia. ​ A l’octubre de 2018, el Govern va llançar l’última versió de l’esquema ECO, “ECO3”, que ara inclou encara més avantatges, és a dir, és possible que més persones que mai puguin qualificar-se. ​ L'esquema d'obligacions de la companyia energètica (ECO) és un esquema recolzat pel govern administrat per OFGEM. ​ Les subvencions disponibles podrien cobrir el cost o subvencionar en gran mesura els tipus de calefacció i / o aïllament qualificats a les llars d’Anglaterra, Gal·les i Escòcia. L’estil i el tipus de la vostra propietat on viviu s’utilitza per calcular la quantitat de finançament que podeu rebre a través d’ECO, així com el combustible que escalfa la llar. ​ La quantitat de finançament està predeterminada i, si això no cobreix completament el cost de la instal·lació escollida, és possible que se us demani que feu una contribució. Sol·liciteu finançament

Si vostè o algú de la seva llar reclama un dels següents beneficis, pot optar a una subvenció ECO3. ​ ​ ​ Sol·licitar una subvenció ECO3 amb ECO simplificat La informació que ens proporcioneu a continuació ens permetrà comprovar si és elegible per obtenir finançament ECO3 GRATU andT i avaluar la idoneïtat dels seus habitatges per a les mesures d’aïllament i / o calefacció sol·licitades. ​Un cop hàgim rebut el formulari, us trucarem quan ho sol·liciteu i: ​​ Confirmeu que les dades proporcionades són correctes. Comenteu la vostra elegibilitat per al programa ECO3, les mesures que és possible que pugueu instal·lar (subjecte a l'enquesta) i si cal que calgui aportacions Us enviarem un missatge de text (si heu consentit) per informar-vos de quina empresa instal·ladora es posarà en contacte amb vosaltres i les seves dades de contacte. Arranjaran una data i hora per fer una enquesta i si tant vosaltres com ells estem encantats, organitzeu una data per a la instal·lació. Podeu cancel·lar-la en qualsevol moment abans que es faci la instal·lació sense cap cost. Per últim, tractem les vostres dades de la mateixa manera que esperaríem que es tractessin les nostres. Estem registrats a l'ICO i només fem servir les vostres dades per obtenir fons per a la millora de l'eficiència de la vostra llar. Què es pot instal·lar sota l'esquema ECO3? Totes les mesures següents (excepte una substitució de la caldera de gas - Només propietaris) estan disponibles per a propietaris i llogaters. També és possible classificar-se mitjançant LA Flex. ​ Per obtenir més informació sobre LA Flex, feu clic a continuació Anchor 1 Nom adreça Codi postal Correu electrònic Telèfon Data de naixement Nombre d'habitacions a la vostra propietat Tipus de propietat Confirmeu si sou propietari de la propietat Please confirm which of the qualifying benefits you receive Confirmeu el tipus de calefacció principal actual Confirmeu el combustible de calefacció principal actual a la vostra propietat Indiqueu quins tipus de calefacció i / o d’aïllament us interessa. First Time Central Heating - Air Source Heat Pump Solar PV (Property must already be heated by electric heating or will be after project finished) Actualització de calefacció de magatzem elèctric Caldera de gas de recanvi (ha de ser propietari de casa seva) Calefacció central per primera vegada Aïllament de la paret de la cavitat Aïllament de loft Habitació al terrat Aïllament de paret interna Aïllament per terra radiant Aïllament de sostre pla El nostre objectiu és trucar a tothom que enviï un formulari el mateix dia, però entenem que això no sempre és convenient. Seleccioneu a continuació el millor moment per trucar per discutir la vostra sol·licitud pel nostre equip. En qualsevol moment (el més aviat possible) De dilluns a divendres Abans de les 12h De dilluns a divendres de 12:00 a 16:00 De dilluns a divendres de 16:00 a 19:00 Dissabte de 9 a 12h Dissabte de 12 h a 17 h 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 Gràcies per enviar les vostres dades. Un dels nostres equips es posarà en contacte per parlar dels passos següents. Presentar

Electric Storage Heaters Electric Storage heaters or night storage heaters as they are sometimes called, charge up at night by taking advantage of off-peak electricity rates on Economy 7 & 10 tariffs. Once charged they release their heat during the day. Storage heaters have ceramic or clay bricks in side them which heat up overnight and then this heat is released gradually during the day. ​ Most storage heaters are wall-mounted and will have 2 dials on the top; one for input and the other for output. Newer models will also have digital displays . ​ To operate storage heaters you must set the input in the evening to the expected heat release of the next day. If it is not particularly cold then there is no need to set to maximum as this would waste energy. Most storage heaters will only charge at night time so they can take advantage of the cheaper electricity but some do have a 'boost' button but this would use the more expensive 'day' rate. ​ The output dial is used to regulate how quick the heat is released by the storage heaters, the higher the setting the quicker the heat is released. ​ Modern Storage heaters ​ The latest Electric Storage heaters are much improved on the previous models and can have significant savings on older models. The new modern High heat retention Electric Storage heaters are also smaller and more compact that the older models and you can also purchase 'Solar enabled' Storage heaters that also take advantage of Solar PV during the day. ​ It is possible to have Electric Storage heaters installed under the ECO4 scheme if you own your home and you have older heaters present or if you have no heating, electric room heaters or old electric storage heaters & have Solar PV installed as well then they can be installed in owner occupied or rented properties. ​ To check if you are eligible under the ECO4 scheme, please click the button below and complete the online form. Apply for Funding

First Time Central Heating If you currently live in a property that does not have a central heating system, you will be paying more to heat your home than a property with a central heating system. ​ Below are some examples of properties that would be considered to have no central heating system present. ​ Electric room heaters, including direct acting room heaters, fan heaters and inefficient electric storage heaters Gas room heaters Gas fire with back boiler Solid fossil fuel fire with back boiler Direct electric underfloor or ceiling heating (not connected to an electric boiler) Bottled LPG room heating Solid fossil fuel room heaters Wood/biomass room heating Oil room heater No heating at all ​ With the push towards renewable heating, it may become more difficult in the future to have a gas supply fitted at your property. It is certainly the case with heating grants as if you want gas central heating, you must live in a property that has an existing gas supply and meter that has never had central heating installed. ​ ​ The following may be installed as FTCH: ​ Gas Boiler ​Biomass Boiler​ Air Source Heat Pump Ground Source Heat Pump ​ ​ Bill savings and things to be aware of: ​ The exact savings depend on what the pre-main heating system was and what has now been installed. This makes it difficult to give a fair bill saving. All properties must have loft or room in roof insulation and cavity or solid wall insulation (if able to be installed) either already present or installed before Gas First Time Central Heating is completed to access ECO4 funding for First Time Central Heating. 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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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

Cavity Wall Insulation About 35% of all heat loss from UK homes is due to un-insulated external walls. If your home was built after the 1930s, the chances are that its external walls are made of two ‘skins’ with a small gap between them. This means they are ‘cavity walls’ and the gap between them can be filled with insulating material to stop the warmth escaping to the outside. ​ A cavity wall can be filled with an insulating material by injecting beads into the wall. This restricts any warmth passing through the wall, reducing the money you spend on heating. ​ You can check your wall type by looking at your brick pattern. If the bricks have an even pattern and are laid lengthways, then the wall is likely to have a cavity. 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. ​ If your home was built within the last 25 years it is likely to been already insulated or possibly partially insulated. The surveyor can check this with a borescope inspection. Bill savings and things to be aware of: ​ Can save between £145-£480 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 flat to a detached home). Walls are normally drilled and then filled from the outside, which minimises disruption and mess. Can be completed in a few hours. 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