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¿Cómo califico para la financiación ECO3? Hay 2 formas de calificar para la financiación ECO3. ​ Beneficios LA Flex ​ Si recibe un beneficio que califica, lo usaríamos para acceder a fondos para la calefacción y / o el aislamiento. Para aquellos que no reciben un beneficio calificado, podemos verificar los criterios de elegibilidad flexible de la autoridad local (LA Flex) para ver si pueden acceder a los fondos a través de esta ruta. Si califica a través de LA Flex, lo llamaremos para informarle cuáles son los próximos pasos. Beneficios Si usted o alguien que vive en su hogar recibe uno de los siguientes, puede calificar para la financiación ECO3: Beneficios administrados por DWP; Créditos fiscales Subsidio de apoyo al empleo relacionado con los ingresos Asignación para solicitantes de empleo basada en ingresos Apoyo a los ingresos Crédito de pensión Crédito universal Subsidio de subsistencia por discapacidad Pago de independencia personal Subsidio de asistencia Subsidio para cuidadores Asignación por discapacidad grave Beneficios por discapacidad por lesiones industriales ​ Beneficios del Ministerio de Justicia; ​ Suplemento de movilidad de pensiones de guerra, subsidio de asistencia constante Pago Independiente de las Fuerzas Armadas ​ Otro: ​ Beneficio infantil; existen umbrales máximos de calificación: ​ Reclamante soltero (niños hasta los 18 años) ​ 1 niño - £ 18,500 2 niños - £ 23,000 3 niños - £ 27,500 4+ Niños £ 32,000 ​ Vivir en pareja (niños hasta los 18 años) ​ 1 niño - £ 25,500 2 niños - £ 30,000 3 niños - £ 34,500 4+ Niños £ 39,000 LA FLEX Puede calificar para LA Flex de dos maneras. Los ingresos de su hogar están por debajo de una cantidad fija (esto varía entre las autoridades locales) y que su propiedad tiene una calificación E, F o G en el último EPC . Si no tiene un EPC hay preguntas que debe responder para ver si califica. La otra forma es si usted o alguien en su hogar tiene una condición de salud a largo plazo o está clasificado como vulnerable al resfriado debido a la edad o las circunstancias. ​​ Condiciones de salud: ​ Condición cardiovascular Condición respiratoria Condición neurológica Condición de salud mental Discapacidad física que tiene un efecto sustancial o a largo plazo en su capacidad para realizar las actividades diarias normales. Enfermedad terminal Sistema inmunológico suprimido ​ Vulnerable al frío debido a la edad o las circunstancias. ​ La edad mínima puede variar, pero suele ser superior a los 65 años. El embarazo Tener hijos dependientes menores de 5 años. ​ Importante: cada autoridad local puede tener diferentes reglas sobre elegibilidad; especialmente en lo que se considera un 'ingreso bajo'. Una vez que hayamos recibido su formulario de elegibilidad, verificaremos los criterios de calificación y lo discutiremos en nuestra llamada de seguimiento. ​ ​ Solicitar financiación

¿Qué puedo haber instalado bajo el esquema ECO3? Hemos enumerado el reemplazo de calefacción, las actualizaciones de calefacción y el aislamiento que puede instalar bajo el esquema ECO3. ​ Puede instalar aislamiento junto con la calefacción y, por lo tanto, cuando nos comuniquemos con usted, le daremos una imagen completa de lo que creemos que podría haber instalado. Cuando haya completado la encuesta, esto se confirmará con usted. 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

Esquema ECO3 El esquema ECO se creó con la intención de ayudar a los hogares vulnerables con los ingresos más bajos a mejorar su eficiencia energética y reducir sus facturas de energía. ​ La financiación del plan proviene directamente de las facturas de energía de todos en forma de un impuesto ecológico. Bajo ECO, los proveedores de energía medianos y grandes deben financiar la instalación de medidas de eficiencia energética en los hogares británicos (Inglaterra, Escocia y Gales). ​ Cada proveedor obligado tiene un objetivo general que se basa en su participación en el mercado energético nacional. ​ En octubre de 2018, el Gobierno lanzó la última versión del esquema ECO, 'ECO3', y ahora incluye aún más beneficios, lo que significa que más personas que nunca podrían calificar. ​ El plan Energy Company Obligation (ECO) es un plan respaldado por el gobierno administrado por OFGEM. ​ Las subvenciones disponibles podrían cubrir el costo o subsidiar en gran medida los tipos de calefacción y / o aislamiento que califiquen en hogares en Inglaterra, Gales y Escocia. El estilo y tipo de propiedad en la que vive se utiliza para calcular la cantidad de fondos que puede recibir a través de ECO, al igual que el combustible que calienta la casa. ​ El monto de la financiación está predeterminado y, si no cubre completamente el costo de la instalación elegida, es posible que se le solicite que haga una contribución para ello. Solicitar financiación

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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

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Air Source Heat Pump Air source heat pumps (ASHPs) absorb heat from the outside air to heat your home and hot water. They can still extract heat when air temperatures are as low as -15°C. Air source heat pumps need electricity to run, but because they are extracting renewable heat from the environment, the heat output is greater than the electricity input. This makes them an energy efficient method of heating your home. Think of an air source heat pump as a 'reverse fridge'. Heat is absorbed from the outdoor air and is compressed to raise the temperature. This then works to heat your home and hot water. Before thinking about an ASHP you must consider the following : Do you have somewhere to put it? You’ll need a place outside your home where a unit can be fitted to a wall or placed on the ground. It will need plenty of space around it to get a good flow of air. A sunny wall is ideal. The external unit is connected to an internal unit containing circulation pumps and hot water, which is usually smaller than the average boiler. What type of heating system do you have now? Homes without an existing central heating system will require one to be installed for an air source heat pump to work. What fuel will you be replacing? The system is more likely to pay for itself if it’s replacing an expensive system like electric heating. You’re unlikely to save much on your heating bill if you’re switching from mains gas. ​ Air source heat pumps can be installed as one of two varieties: ​ Air-to-Water Heat Pumps: These are the most common in the UK, transferring the heat into water which can then be used for traditional home heating elements. Air-to-Air Heat Pump s: These work with a circulation system to heat the air itself. ​ The main benefit of an air source heat pump is a more energy efficient method of heating your home, due to it producing around 3.5 kW of heat for every 1kW of energy used. This efficiency also brings a great saving on your carbon footprint of between 2,150 to 2,250 kg of carbon a year, compared to an A-rated boiler according to the Energy Saving Trust. Only air to water heat pumps are included in funding schemes. Currently the ECO4 Scheme offer fully funded options, subject to qualifying criteria. To find out what these are follow the link below; ​ ECO4 ​ Air source heat pumps offer a great alternative to LPG gas & oil boilers, electric room heaters and electric storage heaters but to work at their best your home needs to be a well insulated home. ​ If you are looking to spend money on a new heating system but insulation in your home is not up to standard, an air source heat pump would not be a sound investment for the future. ​ Air source heat pumps work best at producing heat at a lower temperature than boilers so if you have an draught proof home this will increase the efficiency. ​ It is also worth keeping in mind that while it is possible that if you are changing from a boiler to an Air source heat pump that you could use the existing pipework and radiators, this is not guaranteed and it is very likely that all will need to be replaced. ​ To check if you are eligible under the ECO4 scheme, please click the button below and complete the online form. ​ Apply Now

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

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

Smart Heating Controls Smart heating controls allow you to control your heating from your mobile phone or tablet via an app. Obviously for these to work, you do need an active internet connection. ​ They allow you to have greater control over your home heating by giving you access while you are on the move, so that if you are out, you can always return to a nice warm home. ​ There are several different products available, with varying levels of features available. ​ Within the ECO4 scheme there are several products that can be installed; from smart controls to Time and Temperature zone controls that allow for a minimum of 2 heating zones in your property so that instead of heating your whole house, you could turn the heating off in a zone your are not currently in. This is usually set to upstairs and downstairs but it is also possible to have multiple zones, through additional smart TRV's being added. ​ To check if you are eligible under the ECO4 scheme, please click the button below and complete the online form. Apply for Funding