Reduced VAT on electricity for winter 2026/27
With the recent announcement of the reduction to 0% VAT on electricity over the 2026/2027 winter, what does this mean for you?
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Louise’s Summary of the Climate Change Committee
Louise Howlett’s summary of the Climate Change Committee Progress Report 2026 and proposed solutions
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Good news for homeowners with old oil or LPG boilers – Grant rising to £9000
Who qualifies for the £9,000 oil an LPG heat pump grant? The UK government’s Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) is receiving a significant, temporary uplift, increasing the grant available for eligible off-gas grid properties from £7,500 to £9,000. This targeted increase of £1,500 is specifically for …
Government’s Warm Homes Plan 2025
The Warm Homes Plan is a UK government initiative to improve energy efficiency, reduce heating costs, and promote cleaner energy. The plan includes changes to planning permission rules for air source heat pumps which will take effect in 2025. The two following changes will come …
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H&V News Awards recognises Louise with outstanding achievement award
Commercial Director Louise Howlett attended the 30th H&V News Awards on Thursday 28th November 2024 and was awarded Outstanding Achievement of the Year Award for her contribution to the industry.
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Broadland homeowners eligible for 0% interest loans for energy efficiency improvements
Broadland homeowners are eligible to apply for an energy efficient 0% interest loans of up to £5,000 over 3 years, as part of the Broadland Sustainable Homes Scheme. The loans are available for a range of domestic energy efficiency, renewable energy systems and carbon reduction …
PM recommits UK to net zero by 2050
Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak laid out plans on Wednesday 20th September, for the UK to reach net zero by 2050, whilst making the transition easier and less of a financial burden for British families. We are awaiting more details of when these changes will take …
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Green Mortgages now being offered by Mortgage Lenders
Financial institutions are starting to make “green mortgages” available, this is brilliant news and will make it easier for homeowners to make their homes more energy efficient. Green mortgages, also known as energy-efficient mortgages (EEMs) or eco-mortgages, are home loans specifically designed to encourage energy …
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