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Enhanced Capital Allowance (ECA)
An ECA qualifying air conditioning installation not only includes the qualifying equipment but also the design, transport, cranage, installation costs and commissioning. ECA of 100% of this total sum can be claimed against pre tax profits in the first year.
The Enhanced Capital Allowance (ECA) scheme is a key part of the Government’s programme to manage climate change and, is designed to encourage businesses to invest in energy-saving equipment. The ECA scheme can bring significant financial savings, in the short and long-term, as well as improving a company’s energy efficiency and its impact on the environment. Read the rest of this entry »
April 8th, 2010 | Posted in News
Reduced Rate VAT on Domestic* Air Source Heat Pump Applications
The Government is committed to reducing emissions of the gases responsible for global warming as part of its Climate Change Program and the Kyoto Protocol. Households are responsible for a quarter of all emissions, so are being targeted through a reduced rate VAT on energy efficient heating systems, including air source heat pumps. Read the rest of this entry »
April 8th, 2010 | Posted in News
HVCA code of fair trading
Members of the Heating and Ventilating Contractors’ Association undertake to act in good faith in all dealings with customers.
For further information please refer to the following document:
HVCA Code of Fair Trading
April 8th, 2010 | Posted in HVCA
Air Conditioning Energy Assessment
Under the European Performance of Building Directive, owners / operators of refrigeration based air conditioning systems have a legal requirement for such systems to be assessed for energy efficiency. Not having the assessment report carried out could result in a fine. Read the rest of this entry »
March 19th, 2010 | Posted in Energy Assessment of Air conditioning Systems
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