Low Carbon Buildings Programme
Low Carbon Buildings Programme
Grants available for capital costs of microgeneration projects
carbon | energy efficiency | generalThe
Low Carbon Buildings Programme is an initiative from the DTI started on 1st April 2006 which replaces the
Clear Skies programme. It is managed by the Energy Saving Trust. Cash grants are available to cover part of the capital outlay involved in any
micro-generation project including
PV Solar,
wind turbines,
micro-hydro power,
solar water heating,
heat pumps, and
bio-energy
Initially the grants were made available only to householders and community associations. Since September 2006
grants have also been available for commercial businesses, public buildings, and not for profit organisations.
Grants Available to Householders
Below is a summary of the grants available to householders in the UK for various
renewable energy projects. All values are given exclusive of VAT:
PV Solar - Up to £3000 per installed kW. Max of £15,000 and less than 50% of project total.
Wind turbines or
Small Hydro - Up to £1000 per installed kW. Max of £5000 and less than 30% of project total.
Solar water heating - Up to £400 and less than 30% of value of project.
Heat pumps - Up to £1200 and less than 30% of value of project.
Bio-energy - Up to £600 for stoves and less than 20% of value of project. Up to £1500 for wood fuelled boiler systems and less than 30% of value of project.
Grants are available on a rolling first come first serve basis - click here to read about the
LCBP Grants Fiasco in early 2007. Once accepted, the houseowner must pay the installer and then submit a claim document. Shortly afterwards the grant is mailed to the houseowner as a cheque. Grants are conditional upon a few home
energy efficiency changes being made.
Loft insulation and
cavity wall insulation must be present (where applicable),
energy saving lightbulbs must be installed, and any heating system must include a room thermostat and a timer.
Click here to visit the
Low Carbon Buildings Program official website.
Article Last Modified: 14:28, 6th Mar 2007
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