Applying for a Renewable Technology Grants

To successfully receive a grant there are a number of stages you must go through. To assist you in this, we have listed these stages below.

Stage One – Qualifying Criteria

Receiving a grant is dependent on a number of qualifying criteria. Before applying to the LCBP, you must have:

• Insulated the whole of the loft of the property to meet current building regulations e.g. 270mm of mineral wool loft insulation or suitable alternative
• Installed cavity wall insulation (if you have cavity walls)
• Fitted low energy light bulbs in all appropriate light fittings
• Installed basic controls for your heating system to include a room thermostat and a programmer or timer
• If required, planning permission for your chosen renewable technology must be attained before applying to the LCBP. (For solar thermal systems, solar PV systems and small scale wind turbines, planning permission is not necessary but permitted development rights must still be in place)

Stage Two – Survey & Quotation

SIG Energy Management teams are highly trained in the consultation for, and installation of renewable technologies. Once we have received your request for a quotation, we will arrange a time convenient to you to complete a survey of your property. This will enable us to specify the right renewable solution and provide a full quote for supply and installation. We will also provide you with all the essential paperwork and details necessary to enable you to complete your application, such as the expected energy saving, system costs and the installer accreditation number. Our teams are LCBP registered installers and use certified products.

To request a quotation, please complete the the form Solar Hot Water System Surveys

Stage Three - Application

Applications to the LCBP can be made through two phases, and it is important to apply to the phase relevant to you. Please select one the links below:

• Phase 1 (Domestic Homeowner)
• Phase 2 (Public Sector)

Stage Four – Installation

Having received your Grant Offer Letter confirming your acceptance for a grant, you should contact us and we will arrange a convenient time to install your renewable energy system. It is critical that this work is concluded before the grant expiry date which is stated on your letter, for a guide, please see the table below:

Installations on buildings under construction:

• Solar Thermal Hot Water – 6 months
• Solar PV – 6 months
• Wind Turbines – 6 months
• Ground Source Heat Pumps – 6 months
• Wood Fuelled Boilers – 6 months
• Pellet Stoves – 6 months
• Small Scale Hydro – 12 months

Installations on existing buildings:

• Solar Thermal Hot Water – 3 months
• Solar PV – 4 months
• Wind Turbines – 4 months
• Ground Source Heat Pumps – 6 months
• Wood Fuelled Boilers – 6 months
• Pellet Stoves – 6 months
• Small Scale Hydro – 12 months

Upon completion we will provide you with a Completion Certificate to enable you to receive your grant payment.

Stage Five – Claiming your Grant

The grant will be paid once we have completed the installation which must be before the expiry date of your grant, which is clearly stated on your Grant Offer Letter. The Grant Claim Form must be sent in with the following documentation:

• A copy of our full invoice(s) receipted as paid;
• A completed Grant Claim Form, which will be issued with any Grant Offer Letter;
• A copy of the document granting planning consent or evidence that planning consent is not required – see Householder Conditions of Grant section 13.2;
• Installation Completion Certificate which we will provide upon system commissioning.

All correspondence should be posted to: