The 2023/24 Northern Ireland Sustainable Energy Programme is live.
Refresh NI is proud to announce we are the Managing Agent for Phoenix Energy’s 2023/24 Efficiency Plus NISEP Scheme.
Phoenix Energy has launched their 2023/24 NISEP schemes offering both heating and insulation upgrades with Refresh NI as their chosen installer.
The scheme allows a range of energy-efficient home improvement services to be installed in homes by providing financial support. Helping to turn homes green, reduce their carbon emissions and help achieve The Climate Change Act target for Northern Ireland to reach a net zero future by 2050.
Scheme 1: Efficiency Plus Fully Funded.
This scheme refers to both heating and insulation measures for homeowners within the Phoenix Energy licensed area. Customers must currently have solid fuel heating, no central heating system, or an old oil or LPG system which is over 15 years old or broken beyond repair.
Measures include a fully funded grant for a new natural gas central heating system, as well as loft and/or cavity wall insulation, and a range of energy-saving materials such as LED light bulbs, smart heating controls, reflective radiator panels and a stone stream shower head.
Eligibility Criteria
Must be a homeowner in the Phoenix Energy licensed area.
Income-based criteria –
Single Person:
Household income/pension less than £28,000 pa gross.
Couple/Single-parent family:
Income/pension less than £35,000 pa gross.
To apply for this scheme variation, homeowners should contact Phoenix Energy directly by emailing NISEP@phoenixnaturalgas.com.
Scheme 2: Efficiency Plus 50/50.
This is also a heating and insulation scheme, but this scheme is available to both homeowners and private tenants within the Phoenix Energy license area. Again, customers must currently have solid fuel heating, no central heating system, or an old oil or LPG system which is over 15 years old or broken beyond repair.
Measures include a 50% grant towards a new natural gas central heating system, as well as fully funded loft and/or cavity wall insulation measures, LED lighting, remote smart heating controls, reflective radiator panels and a stone stream shower head.
Eligibility Criteria
Must be a homeowner or a private tenant within the Phoenix Energy licensed area.
Income-based criteria –
Single Person:
Household income/pension less than £35,000 pa gross.
Couple/Single-parent family:
Income/pension less than £40,000 pa gross.
To apply for this scheme variation, homeowners should contact Phoenix Energy directly by emailing NISEP@phoenixnaturalgas.com.
Scheme 3: Efficiency Plus Insulation Fully Funded.
This is a new insulation scheme offered by Phoenix Energy for homeowners in Northern Ireland to receive a fully funded grant towards loft and/or cavity wall insulation, LED lighting and a stone stream shower head.
Eligibility Criteria
Must be a homeowner in Northern Ireland.
Income-based criteria –
Single Person:
Household income/pension less than £28,000 pa gross.
Couple/Single-parent family:
Income/pension less than £35,000 pa gross.
To apply for this scheme variation, homeowners should contact Refresh NI directly by emailing insulation@refreshni.com.
Scheme 4: Efficiency Plus Insulation Cashback.
The final scheme offered by Phoenix Energy is also new for this year, targeted towards homeowners in Northern Ireland who are not eligible for the priority fully-funded scheme due to not meeting the income criteria.
These homeowners can receive a 1/3 grant towards the cost of loft and/or cavity wall insulation – Although, there is a £500 maximum grant per insulation measure. As well, these homeowners will receive LED light bulbs and a stone showerhead fully funded.
Eligibility Criteria
Must be a homeowner or private tenant in Northern Ireland.
Income-based criteria –
There is no income criteria for this scheme making it accessible to all Northern Irish homeowners or private tenants.
Finally, to apply for this scheme variation, homeowners should contact Refresh NI directly by emailing insulation@refreshni.com.
Refresh NI is your One-Stop-Shop for a greener home
We are proud to be working with Phoenix Energy to provide a range of energy-efficient home improvement services. Helping to improve the energy performance of homes within the Phoenix Energy licensed area and across Northern Ireland to future-proof homes and reduce carbon emissions.
For further information or to find out if you are eligible for financial support, call Refresh NI on 02890993485 or email info@refreshni.com.
Finally, follow Refresh NI on our social media channels to keep up with NISEP scheme updates.