PAS 2030 update-ECO funding for installers

Despite the cancellation of the green home subsidy program, the government is still committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 68% by 2030, and has ambitions to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. Therefore, there are still funds available for installers, and we expect that the funds provided for the Green Home Program will be allocated to the new "green" program.

To use this money, you still need PAS and Trustmark certification.

What is the ECO government funding program?

The British government is committed to reducing emissions at the fastest rate of any major economy. Boris Johnson announced his ten-point plan to create and support 250,000 jobs, which will help achieve these ambitious emission targets.

The current Energy Company Obligation (ECO) is an obligation of large energy suppliers to provide energy efficiency and heating measures to fuel-poor households across the UK. Since the program was launched in 2013, 2.8 million measures have been installed in more than 2.1 million homes. Compared with the same households, eligible households benefiting from these measures can save up to £300 in energy costs. Families are eligible if they receive certain benefits, live in the least efficient social housing, or are recommended by the local government for ECO flexible eligibility.

It aims to improve energy efficiency ambitions, and continue to prioritize low-income and disadvantaged households, and pay attention to those living in the least efficient households to make them warmer and healthier. The next iteration of ECO will last from 2022 to 2026, and its value will increase from £640 million to £1 billion per year. It will aim to align with other domestic energy efficiency policies in the social housing and private leasing sectors. In England, the purpose of ECO is to mainly focus on insulating the lowest quality houses and improving them to be close to EPC C when cost-effective and suitable for the property.

Payments come from funders or directly from energy suppliers instead of the government, so an established system is in place. There are no vouchers or mobile apps, but you must still comply with PAS2030:2019 and TrustMark standards.

What is the local authority delivery plan?

The Local Authority Delivery Plan (LAD) is implemented in three phases. It is the Social Housing Improvement Fund, an integral part of the Green Home Grant, and aims to work with local authorities to ensure that the funds are used for people living in social housing or private rental housing.

On March 23, 2021, BEIS announced a nationwide house upgrade. More than 50,000 households received a warmer and more environmentally friendly house with a capital of 562 million pounds. It will enable more than 200 local authorities in England and Scotland to fund the nationwide upgrade of Britain's least energy-efficient and fuel-poor homes. This includes measures such as hollow walls, underfloor and attic insulation, and replacement of gas boilers with low-carbon alternatives such as heat pumps where appropriate. It will help low-income families and social housing tenants. As part of the plan, funds will be used in every region of England and Scotland.

The fund requires PAS2030:2019 and the installer must register for TrustMark before it can be delivered.

Benefits of PAS2030 beyond funding

In addition to obtaining PAS to work in these government-funded programs, this is also an opportunity to implement a quality management system to ensure that your business is committed to continuous improvement, meeting customer requirements and striving to exceed their expectations. Generally, the implementation of a quality management system can also improve operational efficiency, increase employee engagement, and help win new business by demonstrating your commitment to customer satisfaction.

How to achieve PAS 2030 and Trustmark

As a certification body accredited by UKAS, the UK Assessment Agency can provide government-supported certification in all PAS 2030:2019 standards with an official "sounding".

Once you work with us to achieve PAS 2030, we will be able to support you to register for Trustmark. You will also register with the Green Deal ORB (Green Deal ORB), which will confirm your identity as an ECO-Installer.

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