Energy Efficiency

If you wish to apply for a capital grant, your building/s must already have suitable energy efficiency measures in place as without these relatively low-cost but energy-effective improvements, the benefits of high cost microgeneration technologies may not be fully realised.  At the very least, you will be required to carry out an energy efficiency "walk-round".  The Carbon Trust has produced a fact sheet (CTL003) to show you how to do this.  This can be found on their website www.carbontrust.co.uk

For further information on cavity and loft insulation:

• www.nationalinsulationassociation.org.uk National Insulation Association
• www.timsa.org.uk Thermal Insulation Manufacturers & Suppliers Association (TIMSA)

For further information on heating controls visit:

• www.heatingcontrols.org.uk The Association of Controls Manufacturers (TACMA)
• www.carbontrust.co.uk (fact sheet CTG002)

For further information on lighting controls visit:

• www.eca.gov.uk Enhanced Capital Allowances
• www.carbontrust.co.uk (fact sheet GPG160)
• www.esta.org.uk Energy Systems Trade Association

For all energy efficiency measures, you must seek suppliers and installers through reference to the relevant trade bodies as above.

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