Green homes grant scheme.
Grants for windows and doors from government 2020 martin lewis.
Martin lewis founder of money saving expert has told homeowners how they could get 5 000 with a new energy efficiency government scheme.
The new scheme called green homes grant scheme allows homeowners and landlords to claim vouchers worth up to 10 000 to install energy saving measures in their homes including for double glazing windows and doors.
All details were announced by chancellor rishi sunak.
Find out more about the green homes grants scheme for windows and doors.
Alongside the free double glazing they are also offering ventilation units which would enable homeowners to ventilate rooms without needing to open their windows further reducing the impact of the vehicle noise from the roads.
Martin lewis explains the 7 500 grant 800 000 people are missing out on time is running out to apply the money saving expert said time is running out for people to claim a 7 500 one off.
The scheme should launch in september 2020 with an online application process and is due to close in march 2021.
The scheme is intended to help homeowners to reduce their heating bills and carbon emissions through improved insulation i e.
If you do plan on making these updates the funding is capped at the valuation of the cost of the insulation or low carbon heating.
Under the green homes grant families will receive vouchers of up to 5 000 for energy saving changes such as a new boiler while those on the lowest incomes will get up to 10 000 to help.