059 | “In the end, we will all go Green” - Interview with Lorraine Clayton about making your HMOs more energy efficient!

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IN THIS EPISODE

Your podcast host Jamie Madill chats with Lorraine Clayton, an award-winning energy efficiency expert who has seen so many changes since she started in this industry in 2007.

The green economy has gone through huge changes over the last ten years. New technological advances in solar energy, house insulation, and air source and ground source heat pumps means that it’s cheaper than ever to make your properties more energy efficient.

Together with the Government incentives available to UK householders (up to a £10,000 discount per property), now is the perfect time to upgrade your energy system to save money, and potentially make an extra income too.

If you have an HMO with communal kitchens you could get incentivised rates on upgrading your heating & hot water system.

If you’re considering making your HMO property more energy efficient (and making some money too!), this insightful episode of The HMO Experience Property Podcast is definitely for you!

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

Introduction - [00:00 - 03:15]

Getting Started in Energy Efficiency [03:15 - 11:30]

Getting The Right Information [11:30 - 22:50]

Providing Comfortable Accommodation Cost Effectively [22:50 - 31:50]

Government Support for Heating Improvements [31:50 - 42:10]

Getting Help To Assess Your Options [42:10 - 50:25]

The Final Word [50:25 - 52:29]

KEY TAKEAWAYS

1. Gas boilers are due to be phased out by 2025 although gas hobs will still be allowed
2. There are Government schemes that can help subsidise or cover the cost of installing more energy efficient heating systems
3. Navigating the choices to find out what is right for your can be time consuming and confusing so why not outsource this to an industry professional
4. Any property that is 100% electric heating and has no gas connection has the opportunity for gas to be connected to the property free of charge.
5. Be wary of working with contractors, ensure that they are qualified to do the works and that they are part of the accredited scheme.

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Lorraine Clayton works with landlords, local authorities, businesses and homeowner to guide them through the ever evolving energy efficiency and renewable marketplace.

If you want to discuss and create finance solutions to suit your property investments, including privately funded, PPA, AOR or other more creative solutions options, you can contact Lorraine via:

Phone: 07974773256

Email: hello@renewableenergyadviceline.co.uk

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