Tick off the steps to your renewable technology
Installing a renewable technology might seem like a challenge, but it's really no more complicated than any other home improvement.
Just follow these simple steps, from initial research to learning to operate your new energy system.
Getting started
Narrowing it down
Electricity or heating?
Made your decision?
After the installation
Getting started
Find out about your options for generating energy at home:
Read about the different ways to generate your own energy on our renewable technologies pages
See which technologies might suit your home with our energy selector tool - coming soon
Talk to people you know who have installed renewable technologies.
Narrowing it down
You'll need to decide:
which technology to use
what size system to install
which installer and products to use
how to pay for the installation
Here's what to do to help you choose:
See what products are available - research local suppliers and installers online and give them a call to find out more.
Check that the suppliers are certified - either with the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (for all UK microgeneration products and installers) or the Solar Keymark (Solar thermal products and installers across Europe).
Look into funding and financing for the options that interest you - search for grants and offers
Check whether you need planning permission - find your local authority
Get recommendations and quotes - arrange for a few potential installers to visit your home and tell you what they can offer and how much it will cost.
Electricity or heating?
Depending on which you choose, there are other things to thing about:
Electricity: is your home connected to the National Grid? If so, think about selling your own energy. If not, you'll need to research the best way to store electricity.
Heating: is your current heating system compatible with the installation? Could you be more efficient with another type of system, such as under floor heating? Get opinions from a range of certified installers.
Made your decision?
The final details to nail down before you go ahead:
Apply for grants that you¿re eligible for, and make sure you comply with all the conditions. Find out more at the Low Carbon Building Programme website
Make your home energy efficient by installing insulation, double glazing and draught-proofing - this will ensure you get the most out of your renewable technology.
Apply for planning permission if you need it - find your local authority
Make sure you have warranties on your products and installation - it will add to your peace of mind and could cut your future costs. To find out more, talk to your installer.
Find secondary contractors for bore holes, scaffolding etc to get your project off the ground.
After your installation
Don't forget...
Check with your home insurance provider to make sure your policy covers the changes to your home, and make any adjustments you need.
Learn how to use your new system - ask your installer to arrange a training or advice session.
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