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Govt or local council grants / schemes - not on benefits for solar & boiler
michaelgordon
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Does anyone know of any government schemes or grants or anything from Manchester local council for getting Solar installed and a replacement boiler?
Im a single person homeowner and work full time so i dont qualify for any of the edco bits as im not receiving any benefits but its not like im rich and have a lot of disposable income to afford to replace an ageing boiler 20+ years and to see about reducing electricity bills with Solar, im not bothered about selling back just with a battery for my own use.
Im a single person homeowner and work full time so i dont qualify for any of the edco bits as im not receiving any benefits but its not like im rich and have a lot of disposable income to afford to replace an ageing boiler 20+ years and to see about reducing electricity bills with Solar, im not bothered about selling back just with a battery for my own use.
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Similar on every other Manchester councils websites
https://www.manchester.gov.uk/info/500017/energy_efficiency/8405/get_grants_and_loans_for_energy_improvements
says noth About being on benefits it's either for everyone depending on energy performance of your home or income level. Although those on benefits get 100% you may get less depending on income
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Selling back to the grid is a big part of making your money back and is really important. Even with a battery you will probably only use 50-70% of what you generate and in summer you will be exporting a lot of kWhs.
An interest free loan will probably be the best you can get as a working homeowner.Barnsley, South Yorkshire
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