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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

ECO3 నిధుల కోసం నేను ఎలా అర్హత పొందగలను? ECO3 నిధుల కోసం అర్హత సాధించడానికి 2 మార్గాలు ఉన్నాయి. ​ లాభాలు LA ఫ్లెక్స్ ​ మీరు అర్హత ప్రయోజనాన్ని అందుకుంటే, తాపన మరియు/ఆర్ఇన్సులేషన్ కోసం నిధులను యాక్సెస్ చేయడానికి మేము దీనిని ఉపయోగిస్తాము. అర్హత ప్రయోజనాన్ని పొందని వారి కోసం, మీరు ఈ మార్గం ద్వారా నిధులను యాక్సెస్ చేయగలరా అని చూడటానికి మీ స్థానిక అథారిటీ ఫ్లెక్సిబుల్ అర్హత ప్రమాణాలను (LA ఫ్లెక్స్) మేము తనిఖీ చేయవచ్చు. మీరు LA ఫ్లెక్స్ ద్వారా అర్హత సాధించినట్లయితే, తదుపరి దశలు ఏమిటో సలహా ఇవ్వడానికి మేము మిమ్మల్ని పిలుస్తాము. లాభాలు మీరు లేదా మీ ఇంటిలో నివసిస్తున్న ఎవరైనా ఈ క్రింది వాటిలో ఒకదాన్ని అందుకుంటే, మీరు ECO3 నిధుల కోసం అర్హత పొందవచ్చు: DWP నిర్వహణ ప్రయోజనాలు; పన్ను క్రెడిట్స్ ఆదాయ సంబంధిత ఉపాధి మద్దతు అలవెన్స్ ఆదాయం ఆధారిత ఉద్యోగ అన్వేషకుల అలవెన్స్ రాబడికి ఆసరా పెన్షన్ క్రెడిట్ యూనివర్సల్ క్రెడిట్ వికలాంగ జీవన భత్యం వ్యక్తిగత స్వాతంత్ర్య చెల్లింపు హాజరు భత్యం సంరక్షకుల అలవెన్స్ తీవ్రమైన వైకల్యం భత్యం పారిశ్రామిక గాయాలు వైకల్యం ప్రయోజనాలు ​ న్యాయ ప్రయోజనాల మంత్రిత్వ శాఖ; ​ వార్ పెన్షన్స్ మొబిలిటీ సప్లిమెంట్, స్థిరమైన హాజరు అలవెన్స్ సాయుధ దళాల స్వతంత్ర చెల్లింపు ​ ఇతర: ​ పిల్లల ప్రయోజనం; అర్హత గరిష్ట పరిమితులు ఉన్నాయి: ​ ఒంటరి హక్కుదారు (18 సంవత్సరాల వరకు పిల్లలు) ​ 1 బిడ్డ - £ 18,500 2 పిల్లలు - £ 23,000 3 పిల్లలు - £ 27,500 4+ పిల్లలు £ 32,000 ​ జంటలో నివసిస్తున్నారు (18 సంవత్సరాల వరకు పిల్లలు) ​ 1 బిడ్డ - £ 25,500 2 పిల్లలు - £ 30,000 3 పిల్లలు - £ 34,500 4+ పిల్లలు £ 39,000 LA ఫ్లెక్స్ మీరు LA ఫ్లెక్స్ కింద రెండు విధాలుగా అర్హత పొందవచ్చు. మీ ఇంటి ఆదాయం నిర్ణీత మొత్తానికి దిగువన ఉంది (ఇది స్థానిక అధికారుల మధ్య మారుతూ ఉంటుంది) & తాజా EPC లో మీ ఆస్తి E, F లేదా G రేట్ చేయబడింది . మీకు EPC లేకపోతే అక్కడ ఉన్నాయి మీకు అర్హత ఉందో లేదో తెలుసుకోవడానికి మీరు సమాధానం ఇవ్వాల్సిన ప్రశ్నలు. మరొక మార్గం ఏమిటంటే, మీకు లేదా మీ ఇంటిలో ఎవరైనా దీర్ఘకాలిక ఆరోగ్య పరిస్థితిని కలిగి ఉంటే లేదా వయస్సు లేదా పరిస్థితుల కారణంగా జలుబుకు గురయ్యే అవకాశం ఉంది. ​​ ఆరోగ్య పరిస్థితులు: ​ హృదయనాళ పరిస్థితి శ్వాసకోశ పరిస్థితి నాడీ సంబంధిత పరిస్థితి మానసిక ఆరోగ్య పరిస్థితి సాధారణ రోజువారీ కార్యకలాపాలు చేయగల మీ సామర్థ్యంపై గణనీయమైన లేదా దీర్ఘకాలిక ప్రభావాన్ని కలిగి ఉండే శారీరక వైకల్యం వైద్యము లేని రోగము రోగనిరోధక వ్యవస్థ అణచివేయబడింది ​ వయస్సు లేదా పరిస్థితి కారణంగా చలికి గురయ్యే అవకాశం ఉంది ​ కనీస వయస్సు మారవచ్చు కానీ ఇది సాధారణంగా 65 కంటే ఎక్కువ గర్భం 5 సంవత్సరాల కంటే తక్కువ వయస్సు ఉన్న పిల్లలను కలిగి ఉండండి ​ ముఖ్యమైనది: ప్రతి స్థానిక అధికారం అర్హత చుట్టూ వివిధ నియమాలను కలిగి ఉంటుంది; ముఖ్యంగా 'తక్కువ ఆదాయం' గా పరిగణించబడుతున్నది. మేము మీ అర్హత ఫారమ్‌ను స్వీకరించిన తర్వాత, మేము అర్హత ప్రమాణాలను తనిఖీ చేస్తాము మరియు దీనిని మా ఫాలో -అప్ కాల్‌లో చర్చిస్తాము. ​ ​ నిధుల కోసం దరఖాస్తు చేసుకోండి

ECO3 పథకం కింద నేను ఏమి ఇన్‌స్టాల్ చేయవచ్చు? ECO3 పథకం కింద మీరు ఇన్‌స్టాల్ చేయగల తాపన భర్తీ, తాపన అప్‌గ్రేడ్‌లు మరియు ఇన్సులేషన్‌ను మేము జాబితా చేసాము. ​ మీరు తాపనతో పాటు ఇన్సులేషన్‌ను ఇన్‌స్టాల్ చేయగలుగుతారు, కాబట్టి మేము మిమ్మల్ని సంప్రదించినప్పుడు మీరు ఇన్‌స్టాల్ చేయవచ్చని మేము భావించే పూర్తి చిత్రాన్ని మేము మీకు ఇస్తాము. మీరు సర్వే పూర్తి చేసిన తర్వాత ఇది మీతో నిర్ధారించబడుతుంది. 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

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

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

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

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.”

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

మమ్మల్ని సంప్రదించండి పేరు ఫోన్ ఇమెయిల్ మీకు ఏ సేవపై ఆసక్తి ఉంది? సమర్పణ ప్రాసెసింగ్ మద్దతు సిబ్బంది సమర్పణ శిక్షణ లీడ్ జనరేషన్ PAS2019 అక్రిడిటేషన్ సపోర్ట్ అర్హత ఫారమ్ పంపడానికి ముందు ECO3 గురించి అదనపు సమాచారం మీ అవసరాల గురించి అదనపు సమాచారం మీ విచారణను సమర్పించినందుకు ధన్యవాదాలు. బృందంలో ఒకరు వీలైనంత త్వరగా సంప్రదిస్తారు. సమర్పించండి Contact: Contact

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

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