{"id":2822,"date":"2020-08-10T11:48:05","date_gmt":"2020-08-10T10:48:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.anytrades.co.uk\/guides\/?p=2822"},"modified":"2024-08-01T10:02:37","modified_gmt":"2024-08-01T10:02:37","slug":"green-homes-grant-ultimate-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.local-quotes.co.uk\/guides\/pros\/green-homes-grant-ultimate-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Green Homes Grant: The Ultimate Guide for Tradespeople"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><i><strong>April 2021: The government has announced that the Green Homes Grant will be scrapped. What could have been a fantastic scheme to stimulate jobs for tradespeople and offer homeowners the chance to improve the efficiency of their homes turned into a scheme where homeowners couldn&#8217;t find tradespeople or get their vouchers fast enough. We&#8217;re disappointed with how the programme was run, but we will keep our home improvement companies informed of any future government schemes.<\/strong><\/i><\/p>\n<p>The Green Homes Grant, announced by Chancellor Rishi Sunak, is set to go live at the end of September, in a drive to support over 100,000 jobs.<\/p>\n<p>Over 600,000 homeowners in England will be able to get a voucher worth up to \u00a35,000 (or \u00a310,000 for low-income households) for a range of home improvements to help them reduce their energy bills and lower their carbon footprint.<\/p>\n<p>But how do you make sure your business is ready to benefit from the scheme, and which energy saving measures are included?<\/p>\n<h2>What does the Green Homes Grant cover?<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2845 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.anytrades.co.uk\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/shutterstock_1017169942-600-1.jpg\" alt=\"worker installing mineral wool insulation through Green Homes Grant\" width=\"600\" height=\"392\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/392;\" \/>After much debate in the industry about what energy-saving measures would be included, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/news\/quality-assurance-at-heart-of-new-2-billion-green-homes-grants\" target=\"blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Government announced<\/a> the improvements that homeowners can use their vouchers for on 4th August 2020.<\/p>\n<p>Households need to install one of the following primary measures to qualify for the funding:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Insulation:<\/b> solid wall, cavity wall, under-floor, loft, flat roof, room in roof or park homes are all covered<\/li>\n<li><b>Low carbon heat:<\/b> air source heat pumps, ground source heat pumps or solar thermal panels<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Then, as long as homeowners have at least one primary measure in the package, they can install secondary measures.<\/p>\n<p><b>They will only be subsidised up to the amount of the subsidy provided for the primary measures<\/b> \u2013 for example, if a household is given \u00a32,500 worth of vouchers for primary measures, they can only receive a maximum of \u00a32,500 for secondary measures.<\/p>\n<p>These secondary measures are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Draught proofing<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Windows and doors:<\/b> double- or triple glazing only where replacing single glazing, secondary glazing (in addition to single glazing) or upgrading to energy efficient doors (replacing doors installed before 2002)<\/li>\n<li><b>Heating controls and insulation:<\/b> appliance thermostats, hot water tank thermostats, hot water tank insulation, smart heating controls, zone controls, delayed start thermostats or thermostatic radiator valves (TRVs)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Boiler companies and window installers left out<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-1482 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.anytrades.co.uk\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/600-16.jpg\" alt=\"A boiler installer checking a boiler\" width=\"300\" height=\"38\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/38;\" \/>Unfortunately, despite millions of old boilers still in use in the UK, new gas boilers haven\u2019t been included in the Green Homes Grant. Speaking to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hip-magazine.co.uk\/green-homes-grant-tradespeople-urged-to-sign-up-for-trustmark-to-take-part-in-2bn-scheme\/\" target=\"blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">HIP Magazine,<\/a> Director of Technical Communication and Product Management at Worcester Bosch Martyn Bridges, commented:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cAlthough we support any scheme that actively tries to improve the efficiency of UK homes, the fact that upgrading boilers is not included in this grant is an oversight.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cThere are still anything up to 6 million non-condensing boilers in operation so upgrading to a high efficiency condensing boiler would have made a significant improvement to these homes.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Window companies were also dealt a blow as it became clear that homeowners can only take advantage of the scheme for double glazing if they have single glazing in place currently and also get a primary measure installed.<\/p>\n<p>We want to make sure that your business can maximise your chances of benefiting from the Green Homes Grant, so we\u2019ve put together a list of FAQs so you\u2019re ready to go when the scheme begins at the end of September.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2825 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.anytrades.co.uk\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/GHGS2.jpg\" alt=\"green homes grant house with grass background and the word FAQs\" width=\"600\" height=\"243\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/243;\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>What do I have to do to be able to provide my services through the Green Homes Grant?<\/h3>\n<p>The Government is urging tradespeople to sign up for TrustMark accreditation so they can provide their services for homeowners with vouchers.<\/p>\n<p>You won\u2019t be able to install energy saving measures on behalf of the Government without <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trustmark.org.uk\/\" target=\"blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">TrustMark accreditation<\/a> for insulation, windows, heating controls or draught proofing. If you\u2019re a renewable energy installer, you need to make sure you\u2019re registered with the <a href=\"https:\/\/mcscertified.com\/\" target=\"blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>How can Quotatis help me get work through the Green Homes Grant?<\/h3>\n<p>We\u2019re expecting to get lots of homeowners coming to us asking for work done through the Green Homes Grant scheme. As long as you register with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quotatis.co.uk\/trade-associations\/trustmark_Xx\">TrustMark<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quotatis.co.uk\/trade-associations\/microgeneration-certification-scheme-mcs_YB\">MCS,<\/a> we can pass you the details of customers that have vouchers for insulation, low-carbon energy or any of the secondary measures.<\/p>\n<p>You may find that customers ask for a quote for Green Homes Grant-approved services before they have actually applied for a voucher. Don\u2019t discount these customers \u2013 if you get in touch with them and build a rapport with them before they apply, they\u2019re more likely to choose you for the work once their vouchers have been issued.<\/p>\n<h3>How do I let you know that I\u2019m TrustMark accredited or MSC-registered?<\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s really easy to let us know that you\u2019re TrustMark accredited or MSC-registered. Simply login to your <a href=\"https:\/\/go.onelink.me\/k3dL\/qsafb\" target=\"blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Quotatis SmartApp<\/a>, select \u2018Account\u2019 at the bottom, the tap \u2018Upload documents\u2019.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2828 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.anytrades.co.uk\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Upload-Documents-559x1024.png\" alt=\"Image of the Smart App Account screen to add Green Homes Grant accreditations\" width=\"259\" height=\"724\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 259px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 259\/724;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>From there, select \u2018Trades &amp; certifications\u2019 from the top menu and tap the \u2018+\u2019 button to add the document.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2830 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.anytrades.co.uk\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Trades-Certifications-559x1024.png\" alt=\"List of certifications on the Smart App for Green Homes Grant accreditation\" width=\"259\" height=\"724\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 259px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 259\/724;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Select TrustMark or MCS from the drop-down menu, tell us the expiry date then add your membership number, a membership URL or a photo of your documents. It\u2019s as simple as that.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2831 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.anytrades.co.uk\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Drop-down-560x1024.png\" alt=\"Screen on Smart App for adding Green Homes Grant accreditations\" width=\"260\" height=\"724\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 260px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 260\/724;\" \/><br \/>\nAs soon as our customer services team has approved your documents, we\u2019ll send you the details of any customers that come to us with a Green Homes Grant voucher.<\/p>\n<h3>Can my customer get a voucher for work I\u2019ve already completed for them?<\/h3>\n<p>No \u2013 vouchers can\u2019t be offered retrospectively. Customers will only be able to apply for a voucher once the scheme begins, and will be subject to a validation and audit process.<\/p>\n<h3>When can members of the public start applying?<\/h3>\n<p>Later this month, homeowners across England will be able to access advice and support on improving the energy efficiency of their homes from the Simple Energy Advice Service. They will suggest appropriate home improvements they may be able to apply for vouchers to help fund.<\/p>\n<p>The Simple Energy Advice Service will then offer households a list of approved TrustMark accredited and MSC-registered businesses in their local area to carry out the work.<\/p>\n<p>Once the works are agreed, vouchers will start to be issued from the end of September so work can commence.<\/p>\n<h3>When does the scheme end?<\/h3>\n<p>The Green Homes Grant scheme is due to end in March 2021. It will run for 6 months, from the end of September 2020 to March 2021.<\/p>\n<h2>Any questions?<\/h2>\n<p>We\u2019ll update this post as soon as we get any more information about the scheme so you\u2019re always kept in the loop. But can you think of anything we\u2019ve not covered? Get in touch with us on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Quotatis\/\" target=\"blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Facebook<\/a> or Twitter <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/quotatispro\" target=\"blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@QuotatisPro<\/a> and let us know.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>April 2021: The government has announced that the Green Homes Grant will be scrapped. 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