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Home improvements don’t come cheap but thanks to the Government’s new Green Homes Grant scheme homeowners in England were able to apply for vouchers worth up to £10,000 to make their homes more energy efficient and reduce their bills.
In most cases the scheme paid two-thirds of the cost of the energy efficient improvements, up to a maximum of £5,000 a household – but low income households on certain benefits could apply for the entire cost up to £10,000.
Primarily the scheme covers the installation of low-carbon heating (solar thermal systems, air source or ground source heat pumps and biomass pellet boilers) and insulation (e.g. underfloor, loft, roof, solid wall or cavity wall).
Providing at least one of these primary measures is installed, homeowners could also apply for funding towards new glazing, energy efficient doors, draught proofing or heating controls.
This a great opportunity to improve the UK's housing stock, reduce carbon emissions and combat climate change, as well as improve the comfort and wellbeing of homes.
At Saint-Gobain we are committed to making the world a better home. As part of this commitment, the Saint-Gobain brands of British Gypsum, Saint-Gobain Insulation UK and Weber can offer a range of solutions to help you get the most out of the Green Homes Grant Scheme.
GREEN HOMES GRANT PRODUCT SOLUTIONS
Saint-Gobain Insulation UK combines the brands of Celotex and ISOVER to provide a comprehensive thermal insulation offering to meet the energy efficiency recommendations as part of the Green Homes Grant Scheme.
From loft or flat roof insulation, to room in the roof, floor and wall insulation, the Saint-Gobain Insulation UK product portfolio has a solution to help meet the requirements of the scheme.
Saint-Gobain Insulation UK combines the brands of Celotex and ISOVER to provide a comprehensive thermal insulation offering to meet the energy efficiency recommendations as part of the Green Homes Grant Scheme.
From loft or flat roof insulation, to room in the roof, floor and wall insulation, the Saint-Gobain Insulation UK product portfolio has a solution to help meet the requirements of the scheme.
Weber’s External Wall Insulation (EWI) provides the perfect solution for homes built before the 1920s which usually have external solid walls. Solid walls have no gap so they can’t be filled with cavity wall insulation.
Solid walls can be insulated though External Wall Insulation which makes it possible to insulate a home by fitting the insulation on the outside of the property, improving thermal performance and reducing energy consumption as part of the Green Homes Grant Scheme, whilst updating the aesthetics of the property.
Weber’s External Wall Insulation (EWI) provides the perfect solution for homes built before the 1920s which usually have external solid walls. Solid walls have no gap so they can’t be filled with cavity wall insulation.
Solid walls can be insulated though External Wall Insulation which makes it possible to insulate a home by fitting the insulation on the outside of the property, improving thermal performance and reducing energy consumption as part of the Green Homes Grant Scheme, whilst updating the aesthetics of the property.
Internal wall insulation is a type of solid wall insulation that reduces heat loss through walls through improved thermal performance.
British Gypsum offer four internal wall lining systems for retrofit projects that provide speed and ease of installation with minimal encroachment on the room’s floor space.
Internal wall insulation is a type of solid wall insulation that reduces heat loss through walls through improved thermal performance.
British Gypsum offer four internal wall lining systems for retrofit projects that provide speed and ease of installation with minimal encroachment on the room’s floor space.
Graham the Plumber’s Merchant supply the low carbon heating options that are included as a primary measure under the scheme, including air source and ground source heat pumps, solar thermal, and biomass boilers, as well as smart heating controls, thermostats, and pipe insulation.
Graham the Plumber’s Merchant supply the low carbon heating options that are included as a primary measure under the scheme, including air source and ground source heat pumps, solar thermal, and biomass boilers, as well as smart heating controls, thermostats, and pipe insulation.
All primary measure products can be purchased at our builders' merchants.
Jewson and Gibbs and Dandy supply a range of external and internal wall insulation and wall, floor and roof insulation as well as a range of effective draught proofing solutions.
All primary measure products can be purchased at our builders' merchants.
Jewson and Gibbs and Dandy supply a range of external and internal wall insulation and wall, floor and roof insulation as well as a range of effective draught proofing solutions.
Our team are here to help. Visit one of our brands for specific solutions for your renovation project or contact Saint-Gobain to help you with multi-brand solutions, information or advice. Email our team directly or fill out the Enquiry Form below.
Homeowners and contractors can find out more about the scheme on our FAQ's page
The Green Homes Grant Scheme closed for applications at 5pm on the 31st March 2021.
1. Check you are eligible by visiting the government website
2. Find out which work you can get completed by filling out a quick energy assessment survey on the Simple Energy Advice website
3. Get quotes from TrustMark accredited installers - you can find local accredited tradespeople on the TrustMark website
4. Apply for the vouchers through the government website
5. Once approved, pick your tradespeople and complete all work before the voucher expires, or before 31st March, whichever comes first
6. Pay your share to the installer
For advice on which energy efficiency or low carbon improvements can be made on a property, homeowners can use the Simple Energy Advice (SEA) website and then find an accredited installer to quote for the work which is required before the voucher can be applied for.
You can find out more about the scheme here, and apply here. Not sure which measures you should be considering for your home? Take a look at the Green Homes Grant insulation options for homeowners in our latest blog.
Got a question? Find the information you're looking for in our FAQ's.
All work carried out under the Green Homes Grant Scheme must be completed by a TrustMark registered business giving householders quality assurance. Contractors can join the scheme here.
British Gypsum offer training courses to help installers meet the competency requirements as laid out in PAS2030/35 . This accreditation is the key that allows contractors to carry out GHGS funded work. Areas of training include thermal bridging, building ventilation, system selection, ventilation of combustion appliances and best installation practice, giving peace-of-mind for the homeowner. Find out more about British Gypsum training to become PAS2030/35.
Weber external wall insulation training that contributes towards PAS2030 can be delivered at the Saint-Gobain Technical Academy. Find out more information on the training and register your interest.
Saint-Gobain brand Jewson provides advice, information and hassle-free quick quotations for Green Homes Grant measures and Graham, the Plumbers Merchant offer solutions to help you deliver specialist secondary measures.
Alternatively you can visit specialist insulation and dry-lining distributor Minster for advice and support on your Green Homes Grant product needs.
Got a question? Find the information you're looking for in our FAQ's.
