There are a large number of energy saving grants of different types which can help you to save energy in your home or business. Energy saving grants can perhaps be broadly placed into two main categories. There are those which go towards saving the energy you currently use with measures such as cavity wall insulation, and there are also grants available towards renewable sources of energy which will reduce your consumption from the national grid. For example, the installation of wind turbines or solar panels.
UK Energy Saving provides information on some of the grants available in the UK on the pages below:
- Home Energy Efficiency Scheme - Grants available in WALES towards energy efficiency measures such as insulation.
- Warm Deal Scheme - Grants available in SCOTLAND towards energy efficiency measures such as insulation.
- Warm Front Scheme - Grants available in ENGLAND towards energy efficiency measures such as insulation.
- Warm Homes Scheme - Grants available in NORTHERN IRELAND towards energy efficiency measures such as insulation.
- Solar Power Grants - Grants towards the cost of installing solar thermal and solar photovoltaic systems.
- Wind Power Grants - Grants towards the cost of installing domestic wind turbines.
The Direct Gov website contains more information on energy saving grants available towards home improvement measures, including a database containing details of what is available in your area. More information on these grant schemes can be found in the housing section at www.adviceguide.org.uk
Alternatively you may be looking for energy saving grants towards installing a renewable energy system in your home or business. The Low Carbon Buildings Programme, run by the Energy Saving Trust, offers energy saving grants towards solar, wind and other renewable energy sources in England, whilst the Scottish Community and Householder Renewable Initiative offers similar funds in Scotland. More information on renewable energy grants can be found at www.est.org.uk
