Both veterans who own their own homes or are private tenants could be in line for a free boiler grant which could help them heat their home more efficiently. Under a Government-backed ECO Scheme, if you are a veteran in receipt of certain qualifying benefits you may be eligible for help to get a new boiler for the property you own, or to even have central heating fitted for the first time if you are currently living in private rented accommodation.

As part of the boiler scheme, the ‘Big Six’ energy suppliers, which includes SSE, EDF Energy, British Gas, npower, E.ON UK and ScottishPower, are obliged to provide funding for grants towards the installation of new energy efficient boilers for those households who have boilers that are at least 7 years old. And these grants are open to veterans, or anyone living permanently in your household who is in receipt of one of a range of eligible benefits.

Even if you don’t own your own home, there is still an opportunity to apply for funding as a tenant if you live in privately rented accommodation which does not have, and has not previously had a central heating system. As a veteran in receipt of one of the qualifying benefits, you would be the applicant rather than your landlord, although you would require the landlord’s permission in order to proceed with a first time boiler grant application. As a tenant in council owned properties, housing association homes, or other local authority run social housing, you would not be eligible for the scheme.

The installation of a brand new ‘A’ rated boiler will bring you huge savings on your energy bills – you could save as much as £300 per year. With a new boiler you’ll also avoid all the costs of

servicing, maintenance, repairs, insurance and other related costs that come with keeping an old boiler running. 

All installation and aftercare is handled by us, so you will have peace of mind about your boiler for many years to come. Use of an energy-efficient boiler will also reduce the carbon footprint of your household, bringing overall benefits for the environment.

How do I join the free boiler grant scheme as a veteran?

Veterans, people serving in the Armed Forces and their dependents may be able to claim a range of benefits in the UK, any of which could make them eligible for a free boiler grant. These include:

• Child Benefit
• Armed Forces Independence Payment
• Personal Independence Payment
• Jobseekers Allowance
• Tax credits
• Ministry of Justice Benefits (administered by Veterans UK)
• War Pensions Mobility Supplement

Free Boiler Grants have supplied thousands of UK residents with new energy-efficient boilers. If there is a veteran living permanently in your household in receipt of any of the benefits mentioned above, then you could be eligible to join the free boilers scheme. The scheme could be open to you if you, or anyone permanently living with you, receive any of these other benefits:

• Income related Employment Support Allowance
• Income based Job Seekers Allowance
• Income Support
• Pension Guaranteed Credit (excludes Savings Credit)
• Universal Credit
• Disability Living Allowance
• Attendance Allowance
• Carer’s Allowance
• Severe Disablement Allowance
• Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefits
• Constant Attendance Allowance

Many of the qualifying benefits have more recently been replaced by Universal Credit, so if you are a homeowner and receive Universal Credit, then there is a good chance that you will qualify for a boiler grant. There is also the other prerequisite for boiler grants and that is the fact that your boiler must be at least seven years old. 

Alternatively, if you are a veteran living in private rented accommodation, and in receipt of one or more the benefits mentioned above, plus you live in a property that has never had central heating, you could be eligible for help.

What happens once I qualify for a boiler grant for veterans?

It only takes moments to find out if you qualify for a free boiler replacement grant. As a veteran, you could qualify for enough to fund the entire installation, but in some cases you may be asked to make a contribution towards the costs.

Once we have determined this, we will take care of everything for you on your behalf, including your grant application, survey, installation and aftercare. You will have a single point of reference for anything related to your boiler installation and aftercare.

Apply today for a free boiler grant for veterans

We are fully qualified to install your new A-rated boiler, providing you with the peace of mind that a quality new boiler brings, whether you are a homeowner or a private tenant. If you’re in need of any more information on our free boiler replacement grants for veterans, then contact us or enter your postcode to enquire now.