PROPERTY: Energy efficiency grant funding opportunities with Tim Beecher of BHESCo
The Property Nomads Podcast · Rob Smallbone & Aaron Devoy
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Show Notes
In this episode, Rob, and Tim Beecher of BHESCo talk about what is going on with improving the energy efficiency of UK housing stock. In particular, how BHESCo helps property owners to achieve this by taking advantage of the various funding sources.
Much of the podcast is about how the new eco regulations are going to impact landlords and landladies. But they also talk about how homeowners can make their homes eco-friendlier without spending too much. They discuss what the changes are, and how grants can be accessed.
As well as talking about some of the challenges homeowners face when trying to improve their EPC ratings.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- There is a lot of funding available to improve the energy efficiency of your property.
- The funding and grants systems are still difficult to understand and access.
- The new eco-board should improve the situation and BHESco can help groups successfully navigate the system.
- The local authority delivery scheme is there to facilitate the creation of low energy performance homes.
- Homeowners and social housing groups can access several schemes, details of which are discussed in the podcast.
- Some of the schemes are specifically designed for those on benefits or low incomes.
- Some schemes e.g., the biomass boiler one are only available for rural properties.
- Your local authority can tell you about the schemes and grants that are available in your area.
- It is extremely hard to achieve a good energy rating if you rely on bottled gas.
BEST MOMENTS
‘There is a lot of funding available… but, getting your hands on it is actually quite difficult.’
‘Your energy supplier has got some availability to help with certain things.’
‘We need that cross-party collaboration.’
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Rob Smallbone the host of The Property Nomads Podcast, is on a global mission to guide your success. Success can happen in many ways, shapes, and forms. Think about what success means to you. More properties? More clients? Financial freedom? Time freedom?
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EPISODE RESOURCES
Community Energy:
BHESCo (www.bhesco.co.uk)
Retrofit Streets https://bhesco.co.uk/retrofit-streets
E-mail: [email protected]
Tel: 01273 284470
Outside of Brighton:
Community Energy England (CEE): https://communityenergyengland.org/
Renewables:
Find an MCS certified installer: https://mcscertified.com/find-an-installer/
Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) for Solar PV (battery storage)/Wind/Hydro/AD/ MicroCHP: https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/environmental-and-social-schemes/smart-export-guarantee-seg
Retrofit/ Energy Efficiency:
Find a Trustmark Approved Installer for Retrofit Projects: https://www.trustmark.org.uk/homeowners
Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) for Landlords: https://www.elmhurstenergy.co.uk/minimum-energy-efficiency-standards-mees-for-landlords
Grants:
Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) for renewable heat generation:
https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/environmental-and-social-schemes/boiler-upgrade-scheme-bus
LAD3 & HUG1 grants: Sustainable Warmth Competition for Local Authorities (LAs): https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/993972/sustainable-warmth-competition-guidance.pdf
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