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Until recently, the grants system has been unpredictable, with some customer claims proving successful and others being deferred until the following month. With the monthly cap of £500,000 running out within hours of the opening dates, the system has proved unworkable and the allocation of funds was suspended for the month of April. The scheme has now been re-launched with the monthly cap removed and all applications can be completed online, with an instant response.
Full details are available at http://www.lowcarbonbuildings.org.uk/how/householders/
Important information detailed under the programme that should be taken into account when planning your installation/application is as follows:-
No monthly cap
Once the scheme re-opens for applications, household grants will be allocated on a first come, first served basis as long as funds last. There will be no further funds and no further measures to extend the scheme life.
Amount of grants available
Ground source heat pumps:
Overall maximum of £1,200 or 30% of the relevant eligible costs, whichever is lower
Shorter grant offer periods
Under the re-launched scheme, grant offer periods will be as follows:
Ground Source Heat Pump and Biomass will be given 6 months.
Planning permission
Householders must have any required planning consents in place before applying to the scheme.
If you wish to progress your application online you will need the information below to complete step 1 of the application:
Use the following link to the application ‘form 1’
http://www.lowcarbonbuildings.org.uk/lowcbp/application/applicationForm1Public.action
SECTION 1- Installation address details
Add the address of your Heat Pump installation here
SECTION 2- Installation details
| Form field Name |
Details to add |
| Complete |
‘Installation address details’ |
| Complete |
‘Installation details’ |
| Technology |
‘Ground Source Heat Pump’ |
| Installers |
‘Nu-Heat Energies’ (If using a Nu-Heat heat pump) |
| Planned completion date ______________ |
(Note: this must be within 6 months of your application) |
| Main Equipment Manufacturer |
‘NIBE AB’ |
| Main Equipment model* |
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choose from either (If using a Nu-Heat heat pump) |
NIBE fighter 1120 5,6,8,10,11,12,15,17 |
Or |
NIBE fighter 1220 5,6,8,10,11,12 |
Or |
NIBE fighter 1330 20,25,30,40 |
SECTION 3 - Planning permission
The name of your local authority
Local authority telephone number
Confirm if your local authority requires planning permission for the installation.
*Note: the model type is detailed on your quotation, new nomenclature has replaced the 1120 and 1220 with 1140 and 1240 respectively and LCBP are in the process of updating these codes, in the mean time the grant application will be processed using the old codes.
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