Zero cost energy saving tips to get you started.
Begin with small actions that cost nothing but come with savings that add up. Why not start by lowering your thermostat by one degree or removing dust from behind radiators?
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EPC certificate: learn how energy efficient your home is.
Your Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating will tell you how energy efficient your home is, and suggest how you could make it more efficient.
What might your home retrofit journey look like?
Retrofitting, or improving your home to make it more energy efficient, can sound complicated. Breaking it down into four steps could help you get started.
1. Energy Performance Certificate
Your home's Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating will tell you how efficient your home is and suggest what you could do to improve it.
2. Funding your plan
Check if you're eligible for any Government grants that could help with your planned improvements. We may also be able to help you fund your improvements.
3. Home Assessment
A qualified energy assessor can survey your property to help you understand which energy saving measures are suited to your home. Depending on the services they offer, they may be able to generate an EPC certificate, if you don't have one or if your property has been improved since the existing EPC was completed. Find out more on the Government's website.
4. Find tradespeople
You may already have tradespeople in mind, who you trust and have experience of. If you don't, you can use the Trustmark website to help find a tradesperson in your area. Trustmark is a Government endorsed quality scheme.
Borrowing options for energy saving home improvements
Buying a home with a valid EPC rating of A or B?
If you are or already have one, you could be eligible for our Green Mortgage which rewards you for buying an energy efficient home.
Ulster Bank mortgages are provided by NatWest.
NatWest Green Mortgages are available to over 18s purchasing or remortgaging a home with a valid Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of A or B.
Product fees may apply. Max LTV 85%. Early repayment charges may apply. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.