Funding For Renewable Technologies in Scotland
To encourage people to install renewable technologies the Government has devised a scheme whereby financial incentives are available via grants.
For Solar Thermal and Ground Source Heat Pumps
Scottish Community Householder Renewables Initiative (SCHRI):
- Funding for householders set at 30% of the installation cost up to £4,000
- Residents in Scotland can chose to have a Scottish Community Householder Renewables Initiative (SCHRI) or a Low Carbon Buildings Programme (LCBP) grant
- Applications limited to one grant per technology from either of these programmes
- More information is available at the website for the Low Carbon Buildings Programme
Planning permission for solar panels
From 6th April 2008 the Government legislation ruled that the installation will not require planning permission and will be classed as a permitted development. This may not apply if the building is within a conservation area or on a listed building).
More information is available from the Energy Saving Trust.
Building Regulations for solar panels
Building Control supervision may be required for some types of roof, particularly where load-bearing capacity is in question or where considerable aging of structure is evident. C Hanlon can help you identify and solve any issue which you have with your roof.
Further Information – the Energy Saving Trust
The Energy Saving Trust offers free, impartial, expert advice about home energy efficiency and local grant schemes.
To contact your local Energy Saving Trust advice centre:
Call us on 0141 621 0100 or email us at enquiries@chanlon.com.