Green Homes Grant Fraud
As the Government has recently launched its Green Homes Grant, Trading Standards wish to help protect consumers from the threat of fraud.
The Green Homes Grant is an initiative to get homeowners to invest money in improving the energy-efficiency of their property – while also giving the economy a much-needed boost.
Details indicate only approved and checked traders can carry out the work requested to meet the criteria.
Types of improvement that qualify for the grant are also split into primary and secondary measures. The voucher must be used to install at least one primary measure which can be insulation and/or low carbon heating.
After at least one primary measure has been installed, the voucher can be used to help cover the cost of a list of secondary measures which contains things like double or triple glazing, draught-proofing and energy-efficient doors.
Trading Standards officers are concerned the door may be left open for illegitimate traders to exploit the trust of consumers who just want to access a voucher to get home improvements made cost-effectively.
Remember:
- Do your research on suppliers - use those registered under the 'Buy with Confidence' scheme
- Never buy or agree to work being done following someone knocking on your door
- Follow the official Government website process regarding a Green Home Grants Scheme
You can check if you are eligible to access the grant by visiting https://www.simpleenergyadvice.org.uk/pages/green-homes-grant
Alternatively you can read all the details about the grant scheme at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-the-green-homes-grant-scheme
