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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

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

Għotjiet ECO3 Għal Sidien Huwa l-kerrej ta 'proprjetà li jista' jikkwalifika għal finanzjament ECO3, jekk jirċievi benefiċċju li jikkwalifika. ​ Hemm bosta raġunijiet għaliex Sid il-Kera jrid li l-kerrejja tagħhom jużaw din l-iskema. L-aġġornament tat-tisħin u l-installazzjoni ta 'insulazzjoni ġdida fi proprjetà mhux biss iżidu l-valur tagħha iżda wkoll, il-kerrejja tiegħek jiffrankaw il-flus fuq il-kontijiet tal-enerġija tagħhom u huma aktar komdi fl-inħawi tagħhom. Tgħin ukoll biex tattira kerrejja ġodda meta l-propjetà tkun vojta. ​ Il-proprjetajiet kollha fis-settur tal-kiri privat fl-Ingilterra u Wales jeħtieġ li jkollhom EPC ikklassifikat mill-inqas bħala 'E' sakemm ma jkunux eżentati. Jekk il-proprjetà tiegħek hija taħt klassifikazzjoni 'E' int limitat għal dak li l-inkwilin tiegħek jista 'inizjalment ikun installat. Il-miżuri disponibbli għal proprjetà ratata 'F' jew 'G' huma Insulazzjoni tal-ħajt solidu (Insulazzjoni Interna jew Esterna) & Tisħin Ċentrali għall-Ewwel Darba. Kull waħda minn dawn għandha ġġib il-propjetà tiegħek 'il fuq minn klassifikazzjoni' E 'li jfisser li jista' jkollok iżolazzjoni jew tisħin addizzjonali installati. ​ L-iskema tagħti ammont fiss li jkopri l-proprjetà, minflok kull miżura tattira finanzjament fuq punteġġ li jinħadem mit-tip ta 'proprjetà, in-numru ta' kmamar tas-sodda u t-tip ta 'tisħin ta' qabel l-installazzjoni. Hemm uplifts addizzjonali jekk pereżempju l-propjetà tiegħek ma tkunx qed tuża tisħin tal-mains gas. Dan jista 'jfisser li jista' jkollok diversi miżuri installati potenzjalment mingħajr spejjeż għalik, imma int u l-inkwilini tiegħek ikollok il-benefiċċji sħaħ. ​ Dawn il-Benefiċċji jinkludu: ​ Ittejjeb il-valur u l-kundizzjoni tal-proprjetà Tbaxxi l-kontijiet tal-enerġija għal kerrejja eżistenti u ġodda Tagħmel il-propjetà tiegħek post iktar komdu fejn tgħix Jgħin biex iżomm u jiġbed kerrejja ġodda Jagħmilha aktar faċli biex tbiegħ il-proprjetà Jgħin biex jipproteġi l-ambjent ​ M'hemm l-ebda spiża biex tivverifika l-eliġibilità jew biex tgħaddi mill-proċess ta 'stħarriġ u jekk hemm bżonn ta' xi kontribuzzjonijiet, tista 'tgħid le f'kull ħin qabel l-installazzjoni. ​ Ukoll l-ebda installatur ma jinstalla xejn fil-propjetà tiegħek mingħajr sid il-permess bil-miktub. Aħna nitolbu d-dettalji tas-Sidien sabiex jekk kerrej jibgħatilna verifika ta 'eliġibilità nistgħu niżguraw li s-Sid ikun jaf u wkoll liema miżuri l-proprjetà tagħhom tista' tkun intitolata li jkollhom installata. ​ Hemm deskrizzjoni tal-iskema u dak li potenzjalment jista 'jkollok installat fil-proprjetà tiegħek hawn taħt jew jekk int ġejt mibgħut hawn minn Sidek, jekk jogħġbok ikklikkja l-buttuna' Applika għall-Finanzjament '. ​ ​ ​ Applika għall-Finanzjament X'jistgħu Installati l-Kerrejja taħt l-Iskema ECO3? Aħna elenkajna s-sostituzzjoni tat-tisħin, it-titjib tat-tisħin u l-insulazzjoni li jista 'jkollok installat taħt l-iskema ECO3 jekk int kerrej. ​ Int tista 'jkollok insulazzjoni installata flimkien ma' miżuri ta 'insulazzjoni tat-tisħin u oħrajn u allura meta nikkuntattjawk nagħtuk stampa sħiħa ta' dak li naħsbu li setgħet installajt. Meta jkollok l-istħarriġ mimli dan jiġi kkonfermat miegħek. L-EWWEL TISĦIN ĊENTRALI Il-klijenti kollha li qed jgħixu fi proprjetà li qatt ma kellhom Sistema ta ’Tisħin Ċentrali u li għandhom waħda minn dawn li ġejjin bħala s-sors ta’ tisħin ewlieni huma eliġibbli għall-finanzjament biex ikollhom Tisħin Ċentrali għall-Ewwel Ħin imwaħħal. ​ Ħiters tal-kamra elettriċi, inklużi ħiters tal-kamra b'azzjoni diretta, ħiters tal-fann u ħiters tal-ħażna elettriċi ineffiċjenti Ħiters tal-kamra tal-gass Nar tal-gass bil-bojler ta 'wara Nar ta 'karburant fossili solidu bil-bojler ta' wara Tisħin elettriku taħt l-art dirett jew fis-saqaf (mhux imqabbad ma 'bojler elettriku) Tisħin tal-kamra tal-LPG bbottiljat Ħiters tal-kamra tal-karburanti fossili solidi Tisħin tal-kamra tal-injam / bijomassa Heater tal-kamra taż-żejt L-ebda tisħin ​ Jekk trid tisħin ċentrali tal-gass, trid tgħix fi proprjetà li għandha konnessjoni tal-gass ġdida jew konnessjoni tal-gass li qatt ma ntużat għat-tisħin. Il-finanzjament ECO ma jkoprix l-ispiża ta 'konnessjoni tal-gass iżda għotjiet oħra jistgħu bħal għotjiet ta' l-awtorità lokali. ​ Dawn li ġejjin jistgħu jiġu installati bħala FTCH: ​ Boiler tal-Gass ​ Kaldarun tal-Bijomassa ​ Boiler tal-LPG ibbottiljat Boiler tal-LPG Pompa tas-Sħana tas-Sors tal-Arja Pompa tas-Sħana tas-Sors tal-Art Boiler Elettriku ​ Il-proprjetajiet kollha għandu jkollhom loft jew kamra fl-insulazzjoni tas-saqaf u insulazzjoni tal-ħajt tal-kavità (jekk jistgħu jiġu installati) jew diġà preżenti jew installati qabel ma jitlesta l-First Time Central Heating. Din hija xi ħaġa li l-installatur jiddiskuti miegħek dak iż-żmien u tista 'tiġi ffinanzjata taħt ECO. AĠĠORNAMENT ELETTRIKU GĦALL-HEATER Jekk bħalissa qed tuża Ħiters tal-Kamra Elettrika biex issaħħan id-dar tiegħek, allura l-aġġornament għal Ħiters tal-Ħażna Elettrika b'Ritenzjoni Għolja tas-Sħana se jtejbu s-sħana u l-effiċjenza tal-proprjetà tiegħek. Il-Ħiters tal-Ħażna Elettrika jaħdmu billi jużaw l-ogħla elettriku (ġeneralment bil-lejl) u jaħżnu s-sħana biex tiġi rilaxxata matul il-ġurnata. Biex jagħmlu dan, il-ħiters tal-ħażna għandhom qalba iżolata ħafna, magħmula minn materjal ta 'densità għolja ħafna. Huma ddisinjati biex iżommu s-sħana maħżuna għall-itwal żmien possibbli. Il-ħiters tal-ħażna jużaw enerġija baxxa għax hija orħos mill-elettriku b'rata standard. Normalment ikollhom ċirkwit totalment separat għall-bqija ta 'darek, u jinxtegħlu biss meta jibda l-perjodu' l barra mill-quċċata. Wara li tkun ikkuntattjat mill-installatur a isir il-kalkolu tas-sħana biex tiddetermina n-numru korrett u d-daqs tal-ħiters tal-Ħażna Elettrika li għandek bżonn għall-proprjetà tiegħek. Int trid tkun fuq tariffa ta 'l-Economy 7 jew ikollok meter ta' l-Economy 7 imwaħħal li jkollok Heaters tal-Ħażna Elettrika installati. ​ Il-proprjetà għandha tkun ikklassifikata AE fuq l-aħħar EPC tiegħek biex tikkwalifika għal din il-miżura. INSULAZZJONI TAL - ĦAJJA TAL - KAVITÀ Madwar 35% tat-telf kollu tas-sħana mid-djar tar-Renju Unit iseħħ permezz ta 'ħitan esterni mhux iżolati. Jekk id-dar tiegħek inbniet wara l-1920 hemm probabbiltà kbira li l-proprjetà tiegħek għandha ħitan tal-kavità. Ħajt tal-kavità jista 'jimtela b'materjal iżolanti billi tinjetta żibeġ fil-ħajt. Dan jirrestrinġi kull sħana li tgħaddi bejniethom, u tnaqqas il-flus li tqatta 'fuq it-tisħin. ​ Tista 'tiċċekkja t-tip tal-ħajt tiegħek billi tħares lejn il-mudell tal-briks tiegħek. Jekk il-briks għandhom disinn uniformi u mqiegħda fit-tul, allura l-ħajt x'aktarx ikollu kavità. Jekk uħud mill-briks jitpoġġew bit-tarf kwadru jħares, il-ħajt x'aktarx ikun solidu. Jekk il-ħajt huwa ġebel, x'aktarx li jkun solidu. ​ Jekk id-dar tiegħek inbniet fl-aħħar 25 sena x'aktarx tkun diġà insulata jew possibilment insulata parzjalment. L-installatur jista 'jiċċekkja dan bi spezzjoni tal-borescope. ​ Il-proprjetà għandha tkun ikklassifikata AE fuq l-aħħar EPC tiegħek biex tikkwalifika għal din il-miżura IŻOLAMENT TAL - ĦAJT ESTERN L-insulazzjoni tal-ħajt esterna hija perfetta għal djar tal-ħajt solidi fejn trid ittejjeb id-dehra ta 'barra tad-dar tiegħek u ttejjeb il-klassifikazzjoni termali tagħha. Li jkollok insulazzjoni tal-ħajt esterna mwaħħla mad-dar tiegħek ma teħtieġ l-ebda xogħol intern u għalhekk it-tfixkil jista 'jinżamm minimu. Jista 'jkun meħtieġ permess ta' ppjanar u għalhekk jekk jogħġbok iċċekkja ma 'l-awtorità lokali tiegħek qabel ma tinstalla dan fil-proprjetà tiegħek. Xi proprjetajiet tal-perijodu ma jistgħux ikollhom dan installat fuq quddiem tal-propjetà imma jistgħu jkollhomha installata fuq wara. Insulazzjoni tal-ħajt esterna ma tistax biss ittejjeb id-dehra ta 'darek, iżda wkoll ittejjeb il-prova tat-temp u r-reżistenza tal-ħoss, flimkien tnaqqis ta 'kurrenti u telf ta' sħana. Se żżid ukoll il-ħajja tal-ħitan tiegħek għax tipproteġi l-briks tiegħek, iżda dawn għandhom ikunu strutturalment sodi qabel l-installazzjoni. IŻOLAMENT INTERN L-insulazzjoni interna tal-ħajt hija perfetta għal djar tal-ħajt solidi fejn ma tistax tbiddel in-naħa ta 'barra tal-proprjetà. ​ Jekk id-dar tiegħek inbniet qabel l-1920 hemm probabbiltà kbira li l-proprjetà tiegħek għandha ħitan solidi. ​ Tista 'tiċċekkja t-tip tal-ħajt tiegħek billi tħares lejn il-mudell tal-briks tiegħek. ​ Jekk uħud mill-briks jitpoġġew bit-tarf kwadru jħares, il-ħajt x'aktarx ikun solidu. Jekk il-ħajt huwa ġebel, x'aktarx li jkun solidu. ​ L-insulazzjoni interna tal-ħajt hija installata fuq bażi ta 'kamra b'kamra u hija applikata għall-ħitan ta' barra kollha. Bordijiet tal-ġibs iżolati bil-Polyisocyanurate (PIR) huma ġeneralment użati biex joħolqu ħajt intern inforrat u niexef. Il-ħitan interni mbagħad jiġu mkaħħlin biex iħallu wiċċ lixx u nadif għad-dekorazzjoni mill-ġdid. ​ Dan mhux biss jagħmel id-dar tiegħek aktar sħuna fix-xitwa iżda wkoll jiffrankalek il-flus billi tnaqqas it-telf tas-sħana minn ħitan mhux iżolati. ​ Se tnaqqas ftit l-erja ta 'l-art ta' kwalunkwe kmamar li tkun applikata (bejn wieħed u ieħor madwar 10cm kull ħajt) IŻOLAMENT TAX-XOGĦOL Is-sħana mid-dar tiegħek togħla u tirriżulta f'madwar kwart tas-sħana ġġenerata tintilef minn ġo saqaf ta 'dar mhux iżolata. L-iżolazzjoni tal-ispazju tas-saqaf tad-dar tiegħek hija l-aktar mod sempliċi u kosteffettiv biex tiffranka l-enerġija u tnaqqas il-kontijiet tat-tisħin tiegħek. L-iżolazzjoni għandha tiġi applikata għaż-żona tal-loft sa fond ta 'mill-inqas 270mm, kemm bejn il-travetti u kemm fuq peress li l-travetti nfushom joħolqu "pont tas-sħana" u jittrasferixxu s-sħana għall-arja ta' hawn fuq. B'tekniki u materjali moderni ta 'iżolazzjoni, Xorta huwa possibbli li tuża l-ispazju għall-ħażna jew bħala spazju abitabbli bl-użu ta' pannelli tal-art iżolati. ​ Il-proprjetà għandha tkun ikklassifikata AE fuq l-aħħar EPC tiegħek biex tikkwalifika għal din il-miżura KAMRA FIS-SAQAF Sa 25% tat-telf tas-sħana f'dar jista 'jiġi attribwit għal spazju fuq il-bejt mhux iżolat. L-għotjiet ECO jistgħu jkopru l-ispiża kollha biex ikollhom il-kmamar kollha tal-loft iżolati għar-regolamenti attwali tal-bini billi jużaw l-aħħar materjali ta 'insulazzjoni. ​ Ħafna proprjetajiet anzjani li oriġinarjament kienu mibnija bi spazju tal-kamra tal-loft jew 'kamra fis-saqaf' ma kinux iżolati xejn jew iżolati bl-użu ta 'materjali u tekniki inadegwati meta mqabbla mar-regolamenti tal-bini tal-lum. Kamra fis-saqaf jew kamra attic hija sempliċement definita bil-preżenza ta 'taraġ fiss biex taċċessa l-kamra u għandu jkun hemm tieqa. ​ Billi tuża l-aħħar materjali u metodi ta 'insulazzjoni, l-iżolazzjoni ta' kmamar eżistenti ta 'l-attic tfisser li xorta tista' tuża l-ispazju fuq il-bejt għall-ħażna jew spazju addizzjonali tal-kamra jekk ikun hemm bżonn waqt li tkun għadek taqbad is-sħana fil-propjetà u l-kmamar ta 'hawn taħt. ​ Il-proprjetà għandha tkun ikklassifikata AE fuq l-aħħar EPC tiegħek biex tikkwalifika għal din il-miżura INSULAZZJONI TA 'taħt l - art Meta tkun qed taħseb f’żoni f’darek li jeħtieġu insulazzjoni, taħt l-art ġeneralment ma tkunx l-ewwel waħda fuq il-lista. Madankollu djar bi spazji għat-tkaxkir taħt l-art ta 'isfel jistgħu jibbenefikaw minn insulazzjoni ta' taħt l-art. L-insulazzjoni ta ’taħt l-art telimina l-kurrenti li jistgħu jidħlu mill-lakuni bejn il-pjanċi tal-art u l-art, u jġiegħlek tħossok aktar sħun, u skont il-Energy Saving Trust tiffranka sa £ 40 fis-sena. ​ Il-proprjetà għandha tkun ikklassifikata AE fuq l-aħħar EPC tiegħek biex tikkwalifika għal din il-miżura Applika għall-Finanzjament

Flat Roof Insulation A fl at roof is any roof space in your home with a pitch of less than 10 degrees. They are very easy to spot and as they don't usually have a loft space, they wont have a loft hatch. ​ F lat roofs being added to properties were popular in properties built between the 1950's - 1970's and if your flat roof is from this period, it is extremely unlikely to be insulated and if it is, it wont be up to todays standards. If your flat roof is uninsulated, it will mean that in winter, warm air will easily escape from any heated rooms through the flat roof, leaving the room cold and uninviting. ​ If you have recently had the membrane replaced if for example you had a leak, then it is unlikely that insulation was added, unless you specifically asked for it. ​ There are 2 ways to insulate your flat roof: ​ Warm Roof: ​ This involves adding rigid insulation board on to the roof from the outside and then coving with a waterproof membrane. This is the best way to insulate a flat roof as there are no condensation issues to contend with. Cold Roof: ​ This is the most common way that most households have their flat roofs insulated. It involves placing the insulation material between the joists spaces the support the roof. This can only be added if there is a gap of at least 50mm between the roof and the insulation to allow for air flow. ​ If you have very shallow joists then this is not recommended. As most heat is lost through uninsulated roof spaces, if you do have your flat roof insulated you can expect similar savings to insulating your loft depending on how much of your property the flat roof covers. ​ 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

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

Home: Welcome Warmer Home with the ECO4 Schem e Free Gas Boiler upgrade, First Time Central Heating, Air Source Heat Pump, Solar PV & Insulation available. Click Apply Now to find out if your qualify! Apply Now Home: Services You are eligible for the ECO4 scheme if you or someone in your home claim qualifying ECO4 Benefit? ​ You can qualify if you rent or own your property (some restrictions apply).​ ​ If you do not claim a qualifying benefit, then you may still qualify if your household income is less than £31,000 or if you or someone in your home suffers from an eligible medical condition. (LA Flex). ​ Just complete our quick and easy application form and we will check if you are eligible. Apply Now The Energy Company Obligation (ECO) is a government energy efficiency scheme that covers England, Scotland & Wales to help reduce carbon emissions and tackle fuel poverty. ​ The scheme began in April 2013, and over time it has been amended. The ECO3 scheme closed on 31 March 2022. The latest policy, ECO4, applies to measures completed from 1 April 2022 and will cover a four year period until 31 March 2026. ECO4 Qualifying Benefits: ​ Income based Jobseekers Allowance (JSA) Income related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) Income Support (IS) Pension Credit Guaranteed Credit (PCGC) Pension Credit Savings Credit (PCSC) Working Tax Credit (WTC) Child Tax Credit (CTC) Universal Credit (UC) Housing Benefit Child Benefit (Subject to income - please see below) ​ Single Claimant: Qualifying Maximum Household Income: 1 Child (up to age 18) - £19,900 2 Children (up to age 18) - £24,800 3 Children (up to age 18) - £29,600 4 Children (up to age 18) - £34,500 Member of Couple: Qualifying Maximum Household Income: ​ 1 Child (up to age 18) - £27,500 2 Children (up to age 18) - £32,300 3 Children (up to age 18) - £37,200 4 Children (up to age 18) - £42,000 Heating upgrades available FREE with the ECO4 scheme To learn more about the potential upgrade please click the link below or if you want to go ahead and apply please click 'Apply Now'. ​ Please note: Gas boiler upgrades are only available to customers who own their property. Gas boiler first time central heating can only be installed in properties that have never had a wet central heating system. To have either a gas boiler upgrade or first time central heating your property must have had a gas meter fitted prior to the 1st April 2022 and it must also be present immediately prior to install. Solar PV can only be installed along with an Air source heat pump, Electric storage heaters or in properties where these have already been installed. If you own your home and have old Electric storage heaters you may qualify for new High heat retention Electric storage heaters. If your home has a cavity wall or any roof insulation that is not insulated this will also need to be installed FREE as part of the project. ​ We will assess your property and if there is any additional insulation needed, it will be discussed with you and will be FREE if you qualify through the ECO4 scheme. 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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