Do I QUALIFY FOR A GRANT IN WALES?
THE GOVERNMENT GRANT SCHEMES IN WALES HAVE NOW ENDED
But there is a grant of £4,500 for Solar Panels with a battery
SOLAR PANELS (WITH A BATTERY)!
The Solar & Battery Funding Initiative
Who qualifies for the solar panels?
It is available to both Owners and Tenants (with the landlord’s consent)
Households must meet ONE of the following three criteria:
1. Household Income: Total household income (before stoppages) must be less than £37,000 per year – evidence will be required.
or
2. Age: A resident over 70 years old, or if there’s a child in the household receiving Free School Meals (usually aged 4 to 11).
or
3. Medical Vulnerability: A resident who suffers from a health condition negatively affected by the cold. Namely,
Cancer / Terminal Illness, Cardiovascular Conditions, Respiratory Conditions, Disability (specifically affecting mobility), Mental Health Conditions and Immunosuppression.
(This will have to be confirmed by a doctor.)
The grant is fixed at £4,500. However, the cost of the installation of the solar panels and battery is £7,500, which means that you would have to make a contribution of £3,000 (this may be more for larger properties).
You should recover your contribution in 4 years from the saved electricity bills.
If you are interested in having SOLAR PANELS (with a battery) under this Grant, please call us on 07960 799681 or 08000 588 544 or email us to graham@thegreendealwales.com
Footnote
We are now a Utility Warehouse Partner. Have you heard of Utility Warehouse?
They offer Gas, Electricity, Broadband and Sim cards, which could save you some money.
Let us do a Free Bill Review for you, it’s free.
The more measures that you take, the more you could save, and if you took 4 measures, you would also get a cashback card with £150 on it.
Give us a call, and we can tell you exactly how much you would save.
You could also become a Utility Warehouse Partner yourself and earn extra money.
If you are interested, please call us on 07960 799681, or email us to graham@thegreendealwales.com
IMPORTANT NOTICE
If your property’s Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) has an A, B, or C rating, you will not qualify for an Eco Grant!
Below is a list of all qualifying benefits. Housing Benefit has been added to the list. However, all of the “allowances” have been removed.
Do I qualify for a grant? Here are a few important points to note.
- The benefit must be registered at the address that is applying for the Grant.
- The benefit can be received by anyone who is registered as living at the address, e.g. a child of the homeowner.
- If you own the property, your name must appear in a Land Registry search.
- If you are a private tenant, your landlord will have to consent to the energy efficiency improvements being installed. Your landlord must be listed as an owner of the property at the Land Registry.
Here is the list of Qualifying Benefits.
- Pension Credit
- Income-Based Job Seekers’ Allowance
- Universal Credit – No income threshold
- Income-Related Employment and Support Allowance
- Tax Credits (including Working and Child Tax Credits) – No income threshold
- Income Support
- Housing Benefit – NEW
- Child Benefit/Family Allowance. Income Thresholds apply – see table below
These DWP Additional Benefits have been removed and do not qualify.
- Disability Living Allowance
- Personal Independence Payment
- Attendance Allowance
- Carers Allowance
- Industrial Injuries Allowance
- Severe Disablement Allowance
It is believed by Government, that those receiving Disability Living Allowance will qualify through LA Flex
These Ministry of Defence Allowances have been removed and do not qualify.
- War Pension Mobility Supplement
- Constant Attendance Allowance
- Armed Forces Independence Allowance
Do I qualify for a Grant if I get Child Benefit?
Yes, you would qualify for a grant if you claim Child Benefit and have an annual income no greater than the appropriate threshold.
The threshold varies between single people and couples, and depends on the number of children you have. See the table below. So, 2 adults with 2 children would have an income threshold of £32,300.
| Number of children | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| 1 adult household | £19,900 | £24,800 | £29,600 | £34,500 |
| 2 adult household | £27,500 | £32,300 | £37,200 | £42,000 |
If you do not qualify based on the benefits listed above, have a look at LA Flex which is another qualifying route.
Give us a call now on 0800 8 10 10 60 or 07960 799681 and speak to an expert adviser