Is home energy efficiency something you\u2019re starting to take seriously? <\/p>\n
The chances are the answer is yes, because you\u2019ll probably have noticed how your energy bill has increased significantly over the last few years. <\/p>\n
In fact, in the last decade your duel fuel bill will have doubled and experts are expecting another sharp rise by the year 2020. <\/p>\n
But the good news is there are plenty of improvements you can make to the home if you want to start saving money every month. And with the Government\u2019s Green Deal scheme you won\u2019t have to fork out a large upfront investment. <\/p>\n
The scheme works by issuing loans up to \u00a310,000 for improvements which include loft lagging, wall cavity insulation, double glazing and replacement boilers.
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\nAnd now, the scheme has been altered to further reward homeowners and landlords who take advantage of the Government\u2019s offerings. If you install two efficiency measures you\u2019ll be eligible to receive up to \u00a31,000 cashback. <\/p>\n
This double upgrade scheme will work in exactly the same way as the original Green Deal and includes 12 different measures to choose from. <\/p>\n
If you\u2019re interested in receiving cashback, you\u2019ll first need to have a Green Deal assessment. This is completed by a qualified assessor who\u2019ll calculate your potential savings with certain efficiency upgrades. <\/p>\n
You\u2019ll then need to apply to the cashback administrator online before work is carried out and claim the money back after the job is complete. <\/p>\n
Anna Isaac of the Green Deal Finance Company believes this incentive will be a much more attractive proposition to homeowners. <\/p>\n
She said: \u201cPutting together a group of measures means that you maximise your energy saving and installing more expensive measures allows you to spread the cost over several years.\u201d<\/p>\n
Although the Green Deal hasn\u2019t set the country alight so far, it\u2019s hoped the new incentive will spark interest across thousands of British homeowners. Even if you\u2019re considering selling up in the near future it\u2019s worth knowing that energy efficient properties sold 15% faster in 2013 than in 2010. <\/p>\n
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