Air Source Heat Pump Funding

[Suffolk_J]

Planning the Air Source Heat Pump element of our self build so that we are as organised as possible.

 

I was aware of the RHI which I was planning on utilising whilst carrying out as much work myself as possible (probably consists of laying the underfloor heating pipe.)

 

Whilst on my journey of web browsing I found the site below, too good to be true or is it the case that the RHI payment would potentially outstrip the installation cost making a better financial approach to pay and claim back directly?

 

https://www.housewrapped.co.uk/green-homes-air-source-heat-pump

[saveasteading]

My understanding is that the grants are only for changing an existing boiler to alternative energy.

So not for a new self-build or conversion.

I hope I am wrong .

 

Also, I have found in the past on similar government "deals", that the approved companies charge so much more, that you might as well use a non-approved company that charges less, and integrates it with the rest of the work.

 

There are proper , experienced experts on here, that will know for sure, and  I hope to be told that I am wrong.

[nod]

No expert

But as above There are grants that we can claim Up to next March s when the scheme ends Hopefully to be replaced 

The supply and installation grants  seem to be just for replacing existing gas boilers 

and may be income dependent Like the free gas boiler schemes 

 

[Suffolk_J]

I found the below extract from energysavingtrust.org.

 

Who can apply for RHI?

• owner-occupiers, self-builders, private landlords and registered providers of Social Housing who have installed an eligible technology can apply for RHI support (provided they meet eligibility criteria).
• single domestic dwellings are covered.
• RHI support is not usually available to new build properties (other than self-build projects).

 

Does seem to indicate that if you are a self build then you are eligible?

 

Having looked at solar I found it wasn't worth the additional cost of using an approved installer as the grant wasn't worth the extra cost involved. But if the link in my initial post is correct and full cost is covered then it seems a no brainer, just seems too good to be true and I'm not one to be naive with these things! I'll try calling tomorrow to get the bottom line and will update, happy to hear any other insights in the meantime!

 

 

[saveasteading]

5 minutes ago, Suffolk_J said:

RHI support is not usually available to new build properties (other than self-build projects).

 

(other than self-build projects).

 

more research needed.

 

Experts help please! esp re Scotland for me.

[Suffolk_J]

3 minutes ago, saveasteading said:

 

(other than self-build projects).

 

more research needed.

 

Experts help please! esp re Scotland for me.

 

To make things more complicated I think the rules are different for Scotland, Wales & England!