Cheap loft insulation

Mary_Hartnell

You might be right:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/georgemonbiot/2010/mar/05/solar-feed-in-tariff
on the other hand you might not
http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/cif-green/2010/mar/05/solar-panel-feed-in-tariff-benefits
If You cannot beat them, join them, is my philosophy.

John_Pierpoint

Big practical thread on fitting Solar PV (electricity panels on your roof) here
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?p=30918353#post30918353

Mary_Hartnell

malc_b wrote: »

41p a unit! That is madness. Electric is sold for ~10p so that is a 300% loss. Where is the sense in that? This is as stupid as bankers lending to sub-primes. In the end it will be the rest of us that pays the price.

Spot on:

Who pays for the FITs?

Although the FITs are established in law, the money doesn't come from the Government, but from the energy market
Who pays my tariffs to me?



The Feed-in Tariffs are actually paid by the energy suppliers.
Tariff recipients can however appoint an agent to collect the tariffs on their behalf.
Where does the money come from?

It comes out of the pockets of the supply companies because they are really nice guys!

No seriously... The suppliers pass on the cost of the Tariffs scheme to all their electricity customers.
... so the bottom line is that people who don't install renewable energy generation pay for those who do!

Might that be unfair on the electricity supply companies?

The scheme includes a fairly complex 'levelisation' process so that the overall costs are spread uniformly across them all.
They can even charge for the costs of administering the scheme.
There are also exemptions whereby small electricity suppliers can opt out and refuse to accept Tariff customers in some cases.
When are payments made?

If you use the same company that supplies your electricity to pay your Tariffs, they should hopefully do both at the same time. They may even choose to 'net these amounts off' and just pay a cheque or submit a bill for the difference.

Mattty

Bristol : Bristol Energy Efficiency Scheme offers free cavity wall and loft insulation to households (including privately rented homes) containing anyone over 60 or under 16 or those in receipt of certain benefits. For everyone else the measures are heavily discounted at just £95 for each measure. Contact 0800 512012

Gloucestershire: Open to homeowners and privately renting tenants living in Gloucestershire. Full grants available for householders aged over 65 or those in receipt of certain benefits. People aged over 60 on a low income with low savings or people with children under 16 are also eligible. Additional energy efficiency measures, such as replacement of old boilers may be available and a benefits check can be carried out on request. Contact 0800512012

Sedgemoor and West Somerset Home Improvement Programmes: These two programmes are aimed at the over 60s and those with a disability, but applicants do not need to be on benefits. Council and housing association tenants are not eligible. The service can offer assistance or advice even if the person does not qualify for a grant. contact 01278 444 815

Gizmosmum_2

davegawthorp wrote: »

Anyone in hull are eligable to loft or cavity wall insulation for just £75 .



or free if in reciept of benefits
call 07737518061. This is apparently the cheapest able to pay scheme in the country.

Not quite the cheapest - If you live in Carlisle, Eden or Barrow councils in Cumbria it's free for everyone regardless of income.

If you live in Copeland or Allerdale council. again in Cumbria it's £25.

If you live in South Lakeland District Council in Cumbria again - it's £49.

Access these grants by ringing 0800 093 5239 or booking on www.bookmysurvey.com quoting ICE Summer as the promotional code and have your council tax evidence ready for when your surveyor calls. :j

bobbins007

This cold weather has really shown up those who havent got proper loft insulation.

Those without have suffered from roof avalanches taking the guttering off as the snow falls.

There are some great deals around and i was talked into it by my wife who had been doing her sums.

We used a company called Dyson Insulation. As far as i am aware they cover a lot of the North East out of one depot.

I think we paid about £125 to get the whole loft done.

John_Pierpoint

No sign of any cheap loft insulation offers for the coming winter?

I have at last cleared enough of my loft and put in some home made racking for the [STRIKE]junk [/STRIKE]family heirlooms.