For How Long Is the Free Boiler Grants Scheme Available?

For How Long Is the Free Boiler Grants Scheme Available?

The Free Boiler Grants Scheme is a government-backed initiative that aims to provide eligible people with new energy efficient heating systems that will help reduce their heating costs as well as their carbon footprint. Not only does a new boiler help households save money, it also ensures that the top 6 energy companies, who provide the funding, are making a contribution towards reducing carbon emissions.

If you’re eligible for the grant, you might be wondering how long the Free Boiler Grants scheme is available. Let’s find out!

How Long Will the Free Boiler Grants Scheme Be Around?

The current Free Boiler Grants Scheme, ECO3, will be available until March 2022. So, there’s still time to take advantage if you’re eligible.

We advise you to take advantage of this opportunity because the government has set a budget for it which, once expired, will mean you miss out . Even though there might be plans for a continuation or similar new schemes in the future, nothing has been confirmed yet.

 

What Type of Boiler Does the Current Scheme Cover?

The ECO and ECO2 schemes covered oil boilers, gas boilers, LPG boilers, and electric heaters. Unlike the previous two schemes, the ECO3 scheme is only limited to gas boilers. But why is that?

The reason behind this is that the entire purpose of ECO3 is to lower energy consumption. The scheme helps low-income people reduce their gas bills, so that’s why gas boilers are the perfect candidates.

These types of boiler are more energy-efficient. In other words, a gas boiler can reduce bills by between £100-£300 a year. This is a saving that would be welcome by many families who perhaps struggle with the cost of heating their homes.

Who Qualifies for a Free Boiler Grant Scheme?

To be eligible for this generous offer, you must be a homeowner or tenant in the UK. Plus, your existing boiler must be seven years old, and you have to be in receipt of at least one of several income-related benefits.

For example, you must receive at least one of the following:

  • Child Tax Credit
  • Pension Guaranteed Credit
  • Carer’s Allowance
  • Working Tax Credit
  • Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefits
  • Severe Disablement Allowance
  • Disability Living Allowance
  • Universal Credit
  • Child Benefit
  • Income Support
  • Ministry of Justice Benefits
  • War Pensions Mobility Supplement
  • Income-based Job Seekers Allowance
  • Income-related Employment Support Allowance
  • Personal Independence Payment
  • Constant Attendance Allowance

As you can see, this scheme can help many different types of people out. Even if you’re not eligible based on the above benefits,  you could have the opportunity to get a new heating system installed at a reduced price.

To find out if you’re eligible, your first step will be to enter your postcode in our enquiry form, or give us a call, then the opportunities open to you should become clearer.

The Bottom Line

The Free Boiler Grant scheme is time limited, so if you want to see if you are eligible to benefit, you need to act now. With this phase of the ECO scheme ending in March 2022, if you think you’re eligible to get a free boiler installed, don’t hesitate to contact us!