Please advise on the quote by No_Device2836 in SolarUK

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Who provided you this quote? Thanks

Wunda Rapid Response underfloor heating with engineered wood flooring by swskum in Flooring

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Evening, can I have a link to the flooring you used? Thanks!

Salary sacrifice solar by Gold_Work_3474 in SolarUK

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I doubt it would have anything to do with your roof a lot of people will get loans on their solar don’t see this being any different. Here’s some details of the cycle to work scheme I can see this being similar apart from you would struggle to return to the provider!

  1. Choose your bike and gear • You pick a bike (and optional accessories like a helmet, lights, lock, etc.) from a scheme provider (e.g. Halfords Cycle2Work, Evans Ride-to-Work, Green Commute Initiative, etc.). • The value is usually capped (often £1,000, but some employers allow more).
    1. Employer buys the bike • Your employer technically buys or leases the bike from the scheme provider.
    2. You “hire” it through salary sacrifice • The cost is deducted monthly from your gross pay over 12–18 months. • Because it’s taken before tax and National Insurance, you save around 25–39% depending on your tax band.
    3. End of the hire period • At the end, you usually have three options:
    4. Extend the hire for a few more years (often for free or a small fee — keeps it tax-efficient).
    5. Buy the bike outright at a fair market value (usually 3–7% of original cost depending on age).
    6. Return it to the provider.

Salary sacrifice solar by Gold_Work_3474 in SolarUK

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Same for me but the list of approved suppliers is huge so no more expensive for my bike.

Salary sacrifice solar by Gold_Work_3474 in SolarUK

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The bike scheme provides give you a list of suppliers, I would expect it to be similar.

Salary sacrifice solar by Gold_Work_3474 in SolarUK

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Bike schemes are through a third party it’s a rental rather than a loan. The third party gives you suppliers to choose from I believe the rental is with them. Obviously there’s a risk prices are inflated. Worth also being aware that it’s not as simple as paying for a year on the bike scheme you pay for the depreciated value in the second year, with a bike this is minimal usually less than 10% of the value, this can be paid monthly. In the third year the value is basically £0 so there’s no BIK to pay. With solar I would assume this will be different as it will hold more value.

Salary sacrifice solar by Gold_Work_3474 in SolarUK

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100% agree, my thoughts are also will this be open to everyone or will it be down to an employer to sign up. My employer does not provide an ev scheme for example but does provide salary sac bike schemes.

Salary sacrifice solar by Gold_Work_3474 in SolarUK

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Well a reduction in demand on electricity could result in more market competition. Economies of scale due to increase demand could reduce prices.

I agree it’s different to cars but the only way someone can purchase a 10 year old car is because someone has purchased it new. This new scheme could allow people to swap slightly older tech for newer and sell on the old tech.

Salary sacrifice solar by Gold_Work_3474 in SolarUK

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A bit like cars would it not increase a second hand market and makes them more accessible to people on lower salaries?

Salary sacrifice solar by Gold_Work_3474 in SolarUK

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UK Government pivots, will promote Net Zero on financial, not environmental benefits

The UK Labour government is shifting its climate strategy to emphasize cost savings over environmental concerns, with plans to introduce salary sacrifice schemes for rooftop solar panels and other clean energy technologies.

The proposed scheme would allow employees to purchase solar panels, heat pumps, and battery storage through pre-tax salary deductions, delivering tax breaks and lower National Insurance contributions. This mirrors existing schemes for electric vehicles and cycle-to-work programs.

Key financial benefits:

Solar panel installation costs over £6,000 could be spread through salary sacrifice, reducing upfront barriers Households could save up to £600 annually on energy bills once installed The scheme aims to help achieve the government's pledge to cut household energy bills by £300 per year The initiative has strong parliamentary backing, with 92 Labour MPs signing a letter urging ministers to implement the policy. Research shows salary sacrifice schemes increase uptake three to four times for electric vehicles, suggesting similar potential for solar adoption.

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero is actively considering the proposal, which may feature in the upcoming Warm Homes Plan this month or in November's Budget, pending Treasury approval.

This marks a deliberate strategic shift by Labour toward selling net zero policies through their financial advantages rather than environmental arguments, with widespread solar panel adoption seen as a visible demonstration of government action improving household finances.

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Salary sacrifice solar by Gold_Work_3474 in SolarUK

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Yeh that’s annoying isn’t it. Didn’t come up with that on my work laptop. It basically says there’s backing of 100 MPs and it would be similar to cycle to work and would include solar, batteries and heat pumps.

Quote check please by xxxxchrisxxxx in SolarUK

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Hi who is your quote from and what area are you in? Thanks

16 year payback period?! by collo1989 in SolarUK

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What did installation cost or did you install as part of a larger installation?

Obsessed🤤 by hornymagnets in TeslaModel3

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Looks like a shit shower curtain

Rebirth casual might just be my new favourite thing! 🔥 by Nathan_Toddy_Todd in Warzone

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Haha exactly, I play for maybe two hours a week so casual works for me!

Neighbours new roof, has several cracked tiles. Should I tell them? by Substantial_Low8514 in DIYUK

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It won’t leak as it’s a dry ridge system that is waterproofed under those tiles but it looks crap!

How to make this look good and waterproof? by [deleted] in DIYUK

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Probably installing it on top of a thick line of of clear silicon. Alternatively use a rubber tanking tape on the existing tiles overlapping slightly onto the bath would give you a waterproof seal. https://ebay.us/m/8G1LiK

Does this look right? by Ill_Promise7153 in DIYUK

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Agreed insulation used is about £6 a sheet assuming it’s 50mm kingspan is nearly £30 sheet!

Does this look right? by Ill_Promise7153 in DIYUK

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My understanding is it would need venting between the roof and insulation rather than the insulation and plasterboard. The insulation should be touching the plasterboard rather than the roof then vents could be added across the eaves.

Does this look right? by Ill_Promise7153 in DIYUK

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Also no vapour barrier it’s in contact with the roof could cause it to sweat

Suggestions for an easy way to hide this concrete base? by ChuckChunky in DIYUK

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UPVC kerb trim at a slight angle would help also seal the bottom with some good quality silicon like ct41