Are You Eligible for a Boiler Grant UK?
Under the UK Government’s ECO Scheme, in 2019 qualifying homeowners could finally bid their old, inefficient boiler goodbye. You could have your old boiler replaced free of charge or heavily subsidised.
If you qualify, you can arrange for a local, approved company to complete the installation of your new boiler. But who is eligible for a boiler grant UK?
Low-income households and ECO
ECO is the scheme started by the current UK Government to help low-income households improve the heating efficiency within their homes. There are many households in the UK stuck in what is known as ‘energy poverty’. This means that households are spending a large portion of their income on keeping their homes warm. This is not just because of the price of energy but because the boilers being used are old and inefficient.
The boiler grant scheme aims to help people improve the efficiency of heating their home but also reduce their carbon footprint – something that’s becoming increasingly important as the UK has to reach targets regarding the reduction of emissions.
The level of boiler grant is dependent on the level of benefits you receive and the type of benefits you claim. Also, the existing boiler needs to be at least 5 years old and not a condenser boiler. It’s as simple as that.
What else do you need to know about the UK boiler grant?
The scheme really is simple. With an old, non-condensing boiler and with your household in receipt of qualifying benefits, the terms and conditions are no more complicated than this.
Boiler grants are non-repayable and so at no point will you need to pay any money back. If you qualify, you can have a new boiler installed along with new heating controls, if necessary.
The amount of funding you’ll get through the boiler grants UK scheme will depend on the efficiency of your home and so an energy assessment will be carried out, free of charge. In some circumstances, a small contribution may be needed.
Find out more about boiler grants in the UK
There is funding available for gas boilers, oil boilers, LPG boilers and replacing electric storage heaters too.
To find out more, contact the team at Macbrook Gas on 01953 888 222, email enquiries@macbrookgas.co.uk or fill in the form on the grant enquiry page.