You've probably heard about the government's forthcoming Green Homes Grant initiative. However, with the scheme launching later this month and with vouchers likely to be allocated on a first come, first served basis, you're running out time to do your research and to find a suitable specialist to complete the works before the March 31st 2021 deadline. To help you get started, we've put together this handy guide.
The starting point for any home efficiency improvement plan is to make your house retain its heat more effectively. That's why most of the primary measures covered by the Green Homes Grant are insulation-related. Following this theory to its ultimate conclusion are houses built to the Passivhaus standard.
Characterised by features such as very high levels of insulation, a mechanical ventilation system and airtight building fabric, Passivhaus centres on the principle of reducing heating demand to a very low level rather than on making the source of heat more efficient. Think of it as addressing the cause rather than the symptom. Whilst it's not for everyone, there are valuable lessons there for anyone wanting to be smarter about their energy use. Read more about Passivhaus in our new article below.
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What is the Green Homes Grant?
The Green Homes Grant kicks off at the end of the month, offering households vouchers up to £5k to make energy efficient improvements. The scheme won't last long, so get prepared now with our guide.
Setting out on a quest to build a truly energy efficient home? If you don't think the standard UK Building Regulations go far enough, then there is an alternative standard to measure home energy efficiency: Passivhaus.
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