Social Housing to Get Low Carbon Heating Systems

A £10 million scheme aimed at getting low carbon forms of heating like biomass boilers, solar hot water panels and heat pumps into the homes of social housing tenants across Great Britain is open to application.  Following the success of the first social landlord competition under the Renewable Heat Premium Payment Scheme last year, DECC has launched a bigger and better second round.  The amount of money available has increased from £3million to £10million, with more time for social landlords to apply. Registered providers for social housing such as local authorities and social housing associations will be able to bid for up to around £175,000 each.  Read more on the DECC website.