Funding For Renewable Technologies in Scotland

For solar thermal and ground source heat pumps

Scottish Community Householder Renewables Initiative (SCHRI):

• Funding for householders set at 30% of the installation cost up to £4,000
• Residents in Scotland can chose to have a Scottish Community Householder Renewables Initiative (SCHRI) or a Low Carbon Buildings Programme (LCBP) grant
• Applications limited to one grant per technology from either of these programmes
• More information is available at the website for the Low Carbon Buildings Programme

See the Website for the Low Carbon Buildings Programme

Planning permission for solar panels

From 6th April 2008 the Government legislation ruled that the installation will not require planning permission and will be classed as a permitted development. NB. This may not apply if the building is within a conservation area or on a listed building).

More information is available at the website for Communities and Local Government and the Energy Saving Trust website.

Website for Communities and Local Government

Website for Energy Saving Trust

Building Regulations for solar panels

Building Control supervision may be required for some types of roof, particularly where load-bearing capacity is in question or where considerable aging of structure is evident. C Hanlon can help you identify and sove any issueed which you have with your roof.
 

Further information - the Energy Saving Trust

The Energy Saving Trust offers free, impartial, expert advice about home energy efficiency and local grant schemes.

To contact your local Energy Saving Trust advice centre call 0800 512 012 or visit their website.

Energy Saving Trust website