£70 million for home energy efficiency through GDHIF 3

At 12 pm on Monday 16 March, the Green Deal Home Improvement Fund (GDHIF) scheme will open to new applications for the new release of funding, with up to £5,600 available to households in England and Wales to help with the cost of installing certain energy saving measures such as solid wall insulation, double glazing, boilers, cavity wall and floor insulation.

For the third release of funding, money has been increased for the two measures offer. Domestic energy customers will be able to receive:

  • up to £3750 for installing solid wall insulation
  • and/or up to £1250 for installing two measures from an approved list
  • up to £100 refunded for their Green Deal Assessment
  • up to £500 more if applying within 12 months of buying a new home.

The £70 million for the third release will be available for applications for solid wall insulation and/or the two measures offer until all the funding is allocated.

Previous rounds of GDHIF funding have closed within 24 hours and we anticipate that this fund will be fully allocated within days of opening. The application process for GDHIF requires the following:

  • A Green Deal Advice Report (GDAR) or Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) that is less than two years old
  • A quote from a GDHIF registered installer or provider for work specified on the GDAR or EPC and included on the list of GDHIF approved measures and
  • Proof of property ownership (for landlords/undertakings only) Householders are encouraged to get more than one quote, particularly when they are having expensive work done, to make sure they are getting the best deal available.

Make an appointment with AgilitySurvey now to obtain your GDAR or EPC.

Funds are limited and DECC may vary the terms of the scheme (including the incentive rates) or suspend or close the scheme, with immediate effect, without notice and at any time. For full details, visit the DECC website to read how the Green Deal Home Improvement Fund works and how to apply.