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Solar Panel Grants Torfaen

Install Solar Panel Grants In Your Home Using a Government Grant

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What are solar panel grants?

Solar panel grants are available to homeowners and landlord under the Energy Company Obligation (ECO) scheme, which is funded by electricity and gas suppliers. These grants can help make solar panels more affordable for tenants and homeowners.

 

The grants are provided to homeowners and landlords for free or at a subsidised rate, with the aim of reducing energy bills and increasing the use of renewable energy in homes across England, Scotland and Wales. Landlords and homeowners must meet certain criteria in order to be eligible for the grant. For example, homeowners and landlords must have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D or above and homeowners must meet certain income criteria. 

 

The amount of money available through the ECO scheme varies depending on location, with some areas receiving more funding than others.

Who qualifies for a solar panel grant in Torfaen?

Under ECO4 the solar panel grant scheme is available to home owners, tenants and landlords looking to reduce their energy bills and improve their properties energy performance rating. 

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In order to qualify for a solar panel grant in Torfaen there are a number of criteria that must be met before receiving the funding. You will need to be receiving a form of income based government benefit and have a household income that does not exceed a threshold if you are in receipt of child benefit. 

 

ECO4 is available to:

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  • Homeowners, landlords and private tenants

  • Households with inefficient electric heating 

  • Households receiving income related benefits

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Qualifying benefits under the ECO4 scheme are as follows: 

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  • Child tax credit 

  • Income support

  • Income based jobseekers allowance 

  • Income related employment and support allowance 

  • Pension credit guarantee 

  • Universal credit 

  • Working tax credit 

  • Child benefit*

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 *If you claim child benefit and this is the only benefit you receive. The threshold amounts are set below:

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  • A single adult with 1 child: £19,900

  • A single adult with 2 children: £24,800

  • A single adult with 3 children: £29,600

  • A single adult with 4 or more children: £34,500

  • Couple with 1 child: £27,500

  • Couple with 2 children: £32,300

  • Couple with 3 children: £37,200

  • Couple with 4 or more children: £42,000

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