Home Insulation and Solar Energy funding initiatives for the UK.

Click HERE for Cavity Wall and Loft Insulation Grants.
Click HERE for Solar Energy initiatives, including the Generation Tariff and Feed in Tariff
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Reap the benefits of generating your own energy with the Generation and Feed In Tariffs and the Renewable Heat Incentive, via www.government-grants.co.uk.

Grants for renewable energy have been superceded by the latest initiatives, the Renewable Heat Incentive and the Generation Tariff and Feed In Tariff. (There are however, grants still available for Cavity Wall and Loft Insulation.)

The Tariffs are new Government guaranteed initiatives which makes it very worth your while to produce your own electricity, for at least the next 20 years and 25 years in the case of solar photo voltaic panels (Solar PV).

Several solar installation companies are currently offering 'free' solar panels. These companies are basically renting your roof space to make money on the Tariffs. We recommend, as has consumer magazine Which, that you install self-funded panels, either by low interest loan, or adding a little to your mortgage. After all, there must be something in it for the installation companies if you're offered something free, wouldn't you say? They are guaranteeing themselves, tax free, index linked payments for the next 20 odd years.

So, why don't you take advantage of the scheme yourself?

Small scale hydro-electricity generation

So, what's on offer?

The Generation Tariff allows you to earn a guaranteed, index linked, tax free income for every kilowatt hour of electricity you generate, even if YOU use it.
The Export, or Feed In Tariff generates an additional, guaranteed, index linked, tax free income for every kilowatt hour of electricity fed back to the grid.
There will also be a reduction in your fuel bills, which you currently pay tax on.

It's a win-win situation for householders with south facing roofs. Even businesses, schools, farms and other commercial enterprises may apply.

To find more information, please visit the following pages on Government-Grants.co.uk

Making energy savings, saving money and saving the planet.

Loft insulation and cavity wall insulation, energy retaining glazing, Heat-Harvester™, Sunpipes, modern gas central heating systems, solar water heating systems, wind turbines (coming soon) ~ all these can help to reduce the amount of energy used in heating and lighting and reduce bills enormously.
Low energy lamps last up to ten times longer than ordinary bulbs and use far less electricity - so you can do your bit towards saving the planet from climate change too.
Remember to turn off lights when you leave a room for long periods.
Use an eco-kettle to boil water for cooking - they're more efficient at getting up to temperature. Avoid over-filling the kettle but be sure to cover the element.
Where you need to use saucepans - use the lid and turn down the heat!! Less energy is lost that way. Highly efficient hobs are now available more news about that later.
Use a toaster rather than the grill to make toast.
Make sure your hot water tank and hot water pipes are fully lagged, this can pay for itself in a few months and go on saving you money for years to come.
Put draught strips around windows and exterior doors. If possible fit a flap across the letter-box.
Where possible wait until you have a full load before using your washing machine.
If you use a dishwasher select the low-temperature programme unless you have very soiled dishes.
If you have a dripping tap ensure it is repaired quickly. In just one day, you could waste enough hot water to fill a bath.
Switch off your TV, video and Hi-Fi at the set. Standby can use as much as 10%-60% of the power that would be used by the device if it was switched on.
Defrost fridges and freezers regularly to keep them running efficiently.
Shower if possible, rather than take a bath, this saves money and water.
At night, pull all curtains to stop heat loss through the windows. Take care not to drape curtains over radiators as this will funnel heat straight out of the windows.
Don't set your water thermostat too high; 60°C/140°F is usually adequate for bathing and washing.
Reducing your room temperature by just 1°C can cut as much as 10% off your heating bills.
Turn off the tap whilst brushing your teeth. If everyone in the country did so, it would save millions of litres of wasted water every DAY!! Producing and transporting water is expensive and uses energy.