How do I apply?
Through GM Energy, you can apply for funding for virtually any energy efficiency project. We can complete all the paperwork for you, and maximise the funding available at the time of your project proposal

Who can apply?
Funding is available to private householders and social housing providers. The types of schemes available to each sector do vary.

How big must a project be?
There is no specific maximum or minimum project size.

Are there any funding deadlines?
The current funding is available for schemes scheduled for completion up to the end of December 2004.

What is funding available for?
Funding is available for a host of measures including, but not limited to:

Does funding depend upon the property location?
The energy efficiency project can be located anywhere in mainland England, Wales, & Scotland.

What information will I need to provide?
The information needed to prepare proposals is:
Property Type – Primary Heating Fuel Type – Number of Bedrooms – Built Pre/Post 1976 – Energy Efficiency Works Required.

Does the insulation project have to be competitively tendered for to qualify?
The tendering stage can usually be by-passed as GM Energy has installation rates available that have been obtained on a competitive basis, or separate competitive tenders can be obtained for special projects.

What timescale should I work on?
There are no specific project timescales, except that works must be scheduled to finish before December 2004.

How is the funding paid?
When GM Energy are providing a funding service, then funding is usually claimed by GM Energy, and then paid to the social housing provider or Contractor upon receipt of an invoice. When GM Energy provides full management packages, then GM Energy will usually manage the contributions to be made to each party, and provide a full audit trail.

How much paperwork is involved?
GM Energy will prepare all the application forms, and present them to the social housing provider for signature. In most cases the social housing provider will need to confirm the percentage of tenants regarded as a priority group, and that funding has extended the scheme, or enabled extra energy efficiency works to be carried out. As projects progress, G M Energy will handle and process all payment applications/invoices, and manage payments. We also carry out quality assurance and technical monitoring inspections, and provide the project reporting for OFGEM approval.

Is the work monitored?
When providing project management services, GM Energy will carry out at least 5% quality assurance and technical monitoring inspections. Copies of the inspection reports are provided to the Funders, and to the Clients (if required).

What is a Quick Start Insulation Package?
If you want to insulate a number of properties quickly GM Energy can provide you with access to tendered insulation prices, and a full project management package.

Who does all the work?
G M Energy can provide a funding only service; where we locate funding for a project, but the client carries out the project management. Alternatively we can provide a full and comprehensive project management package tailored to your requirements.

Can I use my own contractors?
Yes, providing their standards of workmanship, and working practices meet the industry requirements, and their pricing is within our guidelines.