VENSAV3030 - Energy-saving materials: summary of changes

The following table provides a simplified overview of the rules for energy-saving materials (ESMs) up to 30 September 2019 for Great Britain and Northern Ireland

   
1. Installation of ESMs (excluding the materials) in residential accommodation Reduced rated
2. Installation of ESMs (including the materials) in residential accommodation Reduced rated

The following table provides a simplified overview of the rules for ESMs, applying from 1 October 2019 until 31 March 2022 in Great Britain, and which are still applicable in Northern Ireland.

   
1. Installation of ESMs (excluding the materials) in residential accommodation Reduced rated
2. Installation of ESMs (including the materials) in residential accommodation where the cost to the installer of purchasing the materials (excluding VAT) is 60% or less of the total amount charged (excluding VAT) by the installer to their customer Reduced rated
3. Installation of ESMs (including the materials) to a qualifying person, to a relevant housing association or in a building used solely for relevant residential purposes Reduced rated
4. Installation of ESMs (including materials) which does not fall in 3 above, and where the 60% threshold is exceeded Apportionment between standard rated materials and reduced rated labour
5. Installation of wind and water turbines Standard rated