Green Deal MSE Guide Discussion

rjocallaghan

https://decc.blog.gov.uk/2014/12/01/

Richie-from-the-Boro

Green Deal Home Improvement Fund [GDHIF]

GDHIF Terms and Conditions - Installers Released 01/12/2014

GDHIF Terms and Conditions - Providers Released 01/12/2014

nxf

I started the Green deal process in April 2013 with 3 quotes for a small (25kW) Biomass boiler to replace oil, as I have free wood. They were surprisingly expensive (£15,000 to £17,000) as I was told that I could benefit from Government payments. They would NOT reduce there prices for a none Green Deal installation.

I followed up with an EPC (that needed to be corrected) then approached Anesco (a DECC approved Provider) for a Plan.

Anesco took 7 months to give a grand total is £63,000 of which £42,000 !!! was for the biomass system. They explain their price is more as the quality would be better.

All logic tells me to give up the idea of Green Deal as these prices are astronomical (A biomass boiler and accumulator can be purchased for £4000) with the addition of a few pumps etc.

I am desperately trying not to give up the Green Deal idea but each step seems to make it harder - and wondered if any other readers are experiencing similar costs?...... or know of reasonably priced or ethical installers either located or operate in North Wales?

Matt_Chedbet

rjocallaghan, thanks very much for finding the update. But shame on the DECC!

This isn't an update, nor is it in November! The only useful advice given is "Stay Tuned". Was the intention just to meet the target of announcing news about the Green Deal in (almost) November, but they had no information to put in it?

Never mind, we're just going to put a boiler in and get our windows done ourselves. I guess I'm acting pretty entitled over what's basically free money (holding out for the grants to come back); it's just stringing us along is kinda frustrating.

captainhindsight_2

nxf wrote: »

I started the Green deal process in April 2013 with 3 quotes for a small (25kW) Biomass boiler to replace oil, as I have free wood. They were surprisingly expensive (£15,000 to £17,000) as I was told that I could benefit from Government payments. They would NOT reduce there prices for a none Green Deal installation.

I followed up with an EPC (that needed to be corrected) then approached Anesco (a DECC approved Provider) for a Plan.

Anesco took 7 months to give a grand total is £63,000 of which £42,000 !!! was for the biomass system. They explain their price is more as the quality would be better.

All logic tells me to give up the idea of Green Deal as these prices are astronomical (A biomass boiler and accumulator can be purchased for £4000) with the addition of a few pumps etc.

I am desperately trying not to give up the Green Deal idea but each step seems to make it harder - and wondered if any other readers are experiencing similar costs?...... or know of reasonably priced or ethical installers either located or operate in North Wales?

Lol. Good luck with a £4k 25kw biomass boilers.

Those quotes you had seem reasonable what boiler were they quoting for?

RajaStyle

http://www.hvnplus.co.uk/news/decc-announces-second-green-deal-release/8673407.article

rjocallaghan

Just seen this on my network tonight might be of help to some of you all,

At the National Insulation Association conference DECC hint that GDHIF announcement will be made this weekend with a start early next week but vouchers will go quickly AND let slip grant for SWI will be £4000

Richie-from-the-Boro

I'm still wondering where the £60 mi££ion worth of vouchers went from the previous ?

captainhindsight_2

Richie-from-the-Boro wrote: »

I'm still wondering where the £60 mi££ion worth of vouchers went from the previous ?

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/376601/Monthly_Statistical_Release_-_Green_Deal_and_ECO_in_GB_20_Nov_FINAL.pdf

page 10, 24 and 25

Boilers, FGHR and solid wall insulation accounts for 99%

Alias_Omega

We need a boiler, however holding out for the Green Deal offers.

Was quoted between £1780 and £2300 for a Floor Standing Heat Only to Combi Boiler.

Ideally, the £1780 to £2300 could be used elsewhere.. (Garage Roof, UPVC Cladding etc)