We want to make sure that whatever you use the loan for is of the highest quality and guaranteed to last
We always recommend you use a Green Deal certified installer, and for solid wall, underfloor, flat roof or room-in-roof insulation, your installer must be Green Deal certified.
If you're installing a gas boiler or carrying out any gas work (including boilers, warm air units and heating controls), installers must be Gas Safe registered by law. The Gas Safe Register has more information on the work this covers, and also tells you if an installer is registered.
If installing an oil boiler, the installer must be OFTEC registered.
For all other energy efficiency improvements there is no requirement to use a specific installer, but we strongly recommend you do the following
For renewables systems:
Please note that eligibility for the loan is not indicative of eligibility for any other support, including the Renewable Heat Incentive. For advice on this scheme please call 0808 808 2282.
You can find installers in your area (as well as customer reviews) on our Renewables Installer Finder tool. For a full list of MCS-certified installers, see the Microgeneration Certification Scheme website.
If you’re installing an energy storage system, the installer must:
Loans are administered by Energy Saving Trust. Successful loans are subject to an administrative fee of 1.5%, up to a maximum of £150. Work must not commence before a loan offer has been made. For certain improvements, you will need to use a certfied installer.
Call us on 0808 808 2282 or request a call back today. You can only get an application from from our advisors and they’ll also help with any enquiries you may have.
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