Barneyozz Posted June 26, 2022 Report Share Posted June 26, 2022 Does anyone know of a Government grant scheme which will fund buying and fitting/installing systems of solar panels to boats that are used as permanent residences on the Tidal Thames? I apologise if this subject has been recently covered but I'm new to the forum and also know that legislation changes frequently. Thank you for any help you can provide. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyG Posted June 26, 2022 Report Share Posted June 26, 2022 (edited) I think the idea is that you buy them yourself and get free electricity from the sun. Not sure why the taxpayer would be expected to pay for your energy because you live on a boat on the tidal Thames. Edited June 26, 2022 by LadyG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerbeerbeerbeerbeer Posted June 26, 2022 Report Share Posted June 26, 2022 Tax payers seems happy to pay for houses to get grants for solar panels, and for insulation and all manner of things why not for residents on boats, whether in london or anywhere? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PD1964 Posted June 26, 2022 Report Share Posted June 26, 2022 28 minutes ago, Goliath said: Tax payers seems happy to pay for houses to get grants for solar panels, and for insulation and all manner of things why not for residents on boats, whether in london or anywhere? Maybe if it was an official residential mooring registered with the council for council tax, maybe he should contact the local council office? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackrose Posted June 26, 2022 Report Share Posted June 26, 2022 (edited) 5 minutes ago, PD1964 said: Maybe if it was an official residential mooring registered with the council for council tax, maybe he should contact the local council office? Yes if it is possible on a boat then I think those would probably be the criteria to qualify for a grant. 39 minutes ago, Goliath said: Tax payers seems happy to pay for houses to get grants for solar panels, and for insulation and all manner of things why not for residents on boats, whether in london or anywhere? Exactly. Residential is residential. If you're paying council tax them you're no different and it shouldn't matter whether it's a house or a boat. Edited June 26, 2022 by blackrose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan de Enfield Posted June 26, 2022 Report Share Posted June 26, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, Barneyozz said: Does anyone know of a Government grant scheme which will fund buying and fitting/installing systems of solar panels to boats that are used as permanent residences on the Tidal Thames? I apologise if this subject has been recently covered but I'm new to the forum and also know that legislation changes frequently. Thank you for any help you can provide. Why don't you apply for a grant to buy a boat, you could then choose one that already has solar panels fitted - then you get what you desire - The great-unwashed paying for your "London home". It could only be a parasitic Londoner who would even ask the question. Edited June 26, 2022 by Alan de Enfield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PD1964 Posted June 26, 2022 Report Share Posted June 26, 2022 Just now, blackrose said: Yes if it is possible on a boat then I think those would probably be the criteria to qualify for a grant. Are there any official Residential Council run moorings in London? I imagine it would be easier to get any grants if you were on one, rather then paying residential mooring in a private Marina. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barneyozz Posted June 26, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2022 Thank you for your helpful replies. Actually I live on a boat because I can’t afford a flat let alone a house. I am self employed working flat out but still am eligible for universal credit as wages are low. And I pay council tax. That is why I asked the question about grants. Knowing that flats and houses are eligible I was simply wondering if boats are too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Todd Posted June 27, 2022 Report Share Posted June 27, 2022 Best folk to ask are Citizens Advice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUMPY Posted June 27, 2022 Report Share Posted June 27, 2022 (edited) 20 hours ago, Goliath said: Tax payers seems happy to pay for houses to get grants for solar panels, Unless they have come in in the last couple of months there are no grants available for solar unless you count the removal of Vat as a grant. Edited June 27, 2022 by Loddon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchcrawler Posted July 8, 2022 Report Share Posted July 8, 2022 On 26/06/2022 at 23:02, Barneyozz said: Thank you for your helpful replies. Actually I live on a boat because I can’t afford a flat let alone a house. I am self employed working flat out but still am eligible for universal credit as wages are low. And I pay council tax. That is why I asked the question about grants. Knowing that flats and houses are eligible I was simply wondering if boats are too. If you pay council tax you may be in with a chance, how good I don't know. Don't you have to have them installed by a registered installer to get grants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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