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Hoe kin ik my kwalifisearje foar ECO3 -finansiering? D'r binne 2 manieren om yn oanmerking te kommen foar ECO3 -finansiering. ​ Foardielen LA Flex ​ As jo in kwalifisearjend foardiel krije, soene wy dit brûke om tagong te krijen ta finansiering foar de ferwaarming en/of isolaasje. Foar dyjingen dy't net yn oanmerking komme foar in kwalifisearjend foardiel, kinne wy jo Kriteria foar pleatslike autoriteit (LA Flex) kontrolearje om te sjen as jo tagong hawwe ta finansiering fia dizze rûte. As jo yn oanmerking komme fia LA Flex, sille wy jo skilje om te advisearjen wat de folgjende stappen binne. Foardielen As jo as ien dy't yn jo hûs wennet ien fan 'e folgjende krije, kinne jo yn oanmerking komme foar ECO3 -finansiering: DWP behearde foardielen; Tax Credits Ynkommen relatearre wurkgelegenheidsstipe Ynkommen basearre wurksykjersfergoeding Ynkommen Support Pension Credit Universele kredyt Handikap foar leefberens Persoanlike ûnôfhinklikensbetelling Oanwêzigensfergoeding Soarchfersekering Ernstige handikapfergoeding Yndustriële ferwûnings Utskeakelje foardielen ​ Ministearje fan Justysje Foardielen; ​ Oarlochspensjes Mobiliteitsoanfolling, konstante oanwêzigensfergoeding Armed Forces Independent Payment ​ Oar: ​ Child Benefit; d'r binne yn oanmerking maksimum drompels: ​ Fersoarger foar ienige (bern oant 18 jier) ​ 1 Bern - £ 18.500 2 Bern - £ 23.000 3 Bern - £ 27.500 4+ Bern £ 32.000 ​ Wenje yn in pear (Bern oant en mei 18 jier) ​ 1 Bern - £ 25.500 2 Bern - £ 30.000 3 Bern - £ 34.500 4+ Bern £ 39.000 LA FLEX Jo kinne op twa manieren kwalifisearje ûnder LA Flex. Jo húshâldlik ynkommen is ûnder in fêst bedrach (dit ferskilt tusken lokale autoriteiten) en dat jo pân E, F of G is beoardiele op 'e lêste EPC . As jo gjin EPC hawwe, binne d'r fragen dy't jo moatte beantwurdzje om te sjen as jo yn oanmerking komme. De oare manier is dat as jo as immen yn jo húshâlding in sûnensstatus op lange termyn hat as as kwetsber is foar kjeld fanwege leeftyd of omstannichheid. ​​ Sûnensbetingsten: ​ Kardiovaskulêre tastân Respiratoire tastân Neurologyske tastân Mental sûnens betingst Fysike handikap dy't in substansjele as lange termyn effekt hat op jo fermogen om normale deistige aktiviteiten te dwaan Terminale sykte Underdrukt ymmúnsysteem ​ Kwetsber foar kjeld fanwege leeftyd as omstannichheid ​ Minimale leeftyd kin ferskille, mar it is normaal boppe 65 Swangerskip Hawwe ôfhinklike bern ûnder 5 jier ​ Wichtich: Elke pleatslike autoriteit kin wikseljende regels hawwe oer geskiktheid; benammen om wat wurdt beskôge as in 'leech ynkommen'. Sadree't wy jo geskiktheidsformulier hawwe ûntfongen, sille wy de kwalifikaasjekritearia kontrolearje en dit besprekke oer ús folgjende oprop. ​ ​ Oanfreegje foar finansiering

ECO3 -skema It ECO -skema is opset mei de bedoeling kwetsbere húshâldens te helpen mei de leechste ynkommen om har enerzjy -effisjinsje te ferbetterjen en har enerzjyrekken te ferminderjen. ​ Finansiering foar it skema komt direkt fan 'e enerzjyrekken fan elkenien yn' e foarm fan in Griene Belesting. Under ECO moatte middelgrutte en grutte enerzjyleveransiers de ynstallaasje finansiere fan maatregels foar enerzjy -effisjinsje yn Britske (Ingelân, Skotlân en Wales) húshâldens. ​ Elke ferplichte leveransier hat in algemien doel dat is basearre op it oandiel fan 'e ynlânske enerzjymarkt. ​ Yn oktober 2018 lansearre de regearing de lêste ferzje fan it ECO -skema, 'ECO3' en omfettet it no noch mear foardielen - wat betsjuttet dat mear minsken dan ea yn oanmerking kinne komme. ​ De regeling Energy Company Obligation (ECO) is in regearing -stipe regeling dy't wurdt beheard troch OFGEM. ​ De beskikbere subsydzjes kinne de kosten dekke of sterk kwalifisearje foar kwalifisearre ferwaarmingstypen en/as isolaasje yn huzen yn Ingelân, Wales en Skotlân. De styl en soarte fan jo pân wêryn jo wenje wurdt brûkt om it bedrach fan finansiering te berekkenjen dat jo kinne krije fia ECO, lykas de brânstof dy't it hûs ferwaarmet. ​ It bedrach fan finansiering is foarôf bepaald en as dit de kosten fan jo keazen ynstallaasje net folslein dekt, kinne jo wurde frege in bydrage hjirfoar te leverjen. Oanfreegje foar finansiering

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.”

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

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

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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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