The scheme is set to go live in september this will be when online applications for recommended energy efficient measures can be made and details of accredited local suppliers will be provided.
Government energy saving scheme september.
Use the simple energy advice eligibility checker to find which measures your home is eligible for under this scheme if any.
Scams targeting homeowners with promises about the green homes grant scheme started appearing just days after the new home energy efficiency scheme was announced by the government.
Up to 5 000 for insulation and double glazing available from september.
The government has announced that up to 5 000 in vouchers will be issued to homeowners in england for energy efficiency improvements such as installing loft floor and wall insulation or double glazing.
The vouchers should cover at least two thirds of the cost of an eligible energy saving home improvement up to 5 000.
The exact date the scheme begins hasn t yet been announced but the government has confirmed it will go live from the end of september.
The new policy is part of rishi sunak s plans to create more than 100 000 green jobs and kickstart.
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The department for business energy and industrial strategy may vary the terms of the scheme or close the scheme at any time.
To prepare the government suggests you.
Some homeowners have received scam calls emails and texts telling them that they are eligible for the grants while other scams have claimed to offer specific.
Homeowners will be given 5 000 in energy saving vouchers to help them insulate their homes.
You can t apply yet but you can prepare now so you re ready to apply when the scheme opens at the end of september.
Upgrade your boiler insulate your loft draught proof windows and doors find out about energy grants.
So from then you ll be able to apply via the simple energy advice website where you ll find out what energy efficiency improvements can be made to your home.