Hot on the sentiments of my last post we move to this: Red tape and cuts see householders give up on green grants, MP says
That last bit made it look like it was simply a bit of electioneering until I saw the party to which the MP belonged.
One can see the... a... any government's dilemma. Almost anything designed to encourage going green either involves less revenue (LPG, etc) or forking out.
But I'm sorry, if the prime minister and other ministers are only capable of renewed pledges to extend Britain's action on climate change, but then allow reality on the ground not to catch up,then at best I have to ask what use they are.
And looking at the money doled out (£624k?)to the number of homes (629?) out of all eligible in the UK, I have to wonder how much was spent administering the whole thing.
Any bets on more than has been provided?
As it is of value, I reproduce here the actual grants as outlined. It may still be worth the effort trying:
Ground source heat pump (water/space heat): Maximum of £1,200, or 30% of the total, whichever is lower.
Solar thermal (hot water): £400.
Photovoltaics (electricity): Maximum of £2,000 for each kilowatt installed.
Wind turbine (electricity): Maximum of £1,000/kw, or 30% of cost.
Micro hydro power (circa 5kw; electricity): Max £1,000/kw or 30% of cost.
Pellet boiler (space/water heat): Max £1,500, or 30% of cost.
· Government grants for pensioners and those on benefits, up to £2,700 for insulation. Councils and energy firm grants also available.
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The grants schemes in general have become a complete dog's breakfast. I think the last statement in the last paragraph of the article sums up the issues, and, perhaps, some of the causes, perfectly.
Britain produces 2% of its energy from renewables, although the government has committed itself publicly to an EU target of 20% by 2020. Privately ministers know they have no hope of meeting the EU target and have been advised by their own officials to try and dodge it.
Greenwashing of the worst possible kind!!
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