Renewables grants & loans
Ovesco has worked with Lewes District Council for the past four years to deliver grants for renewables across Lewes District.
£600 grants for solar thermal panels
To apply call OVESCO on 0800 4589045
Low interest loans via Parity Trust for retrofitting homes, from £1000 - £12,000
Ovesco can offer via Parity Trust low interest Eco Improvement loans for those seeking capital for micogeneration and energy efficiency measures. Please contact us for more information.
For information on the Feed-in Tariff visit the DECC site
For information on the Renewable Heat Incentive visit the Energy Saving Trust site
IMPORTANT - before applying for an SCML loan you must consider the following:
1. Have you got 270mm of loft insulation?
2. Have you got cavity wall insulation?
3. Have you got good draught proofing?
4. Have you fitted low energy lights bulbs?
The loans are for those looking to install:
1. Solar thermal panels for hot water.
2. Ground Sourced Heat Pumps (GSHP) and Air Sourced Heat Pumps (ASHP).
3. Pellet fuelled stoves or room-heaters.
4. Biomass fuelled boilers.
5. Small wind turbines (subject to a good site).
6. Others renewables may be considered, such as Photovoltaics (PV), to generate electricity on a case by case basis.
7. Insulation and energy efficiency.
For more information visit the Low Carbon Building Programme
It is important you use an accredited installer who is MCS registered for microgeneration products - see installers page.
YouGen is a web site with additional useful information on renewable power for your home.
