Boiler Scrappage Scheme £600 saving

Meeting ambitious Government targets with a new grant scheme!

Saving £600 for boiler replacements. In conjunction with local qualified gas fitters used by Belmonte and subject to qualifying with the Boiler scrappage scheme.. (The contractor will offer a further £200 discount in addition to the government allowance of £400). A £1,500 combination boiler installed for £900 or open vented regular boiler for £1,800 fitted for £1,200. All prices subject to survey. Call us now on 01843 861202 to arrange for the gas contractor to provide a quotation.

With ambitious CO2 reduction targets to meet, the Government have announced a new incentive scheme targeted at homes with older, inefficient boilers. The scheme, which launched this week, aims to encourage home owners to reduce their CO2 emissions by offering a grant of up to £400 towards the cost of replacing an old G-Rated boiler with a new, high efficiency A-Rated boiler. Although this scheme will run in England only, up to 125,000 homes are expected to succeed in a grant application.

What is this new scheme?

Aptly named the ‘Boiler Scrappage Scheme’, any home owner or private landlord can apply for a grant as long as they can confirm that:
A), their boiler is the main heating system at the property
B), the boiler is in working order (unless the applicant is over the age of 60)
C), the boiler is G-Rated, or worse

Once the above criteria has been confirmed, the applicant would then need to arrange for a reputable boiler installation company to provide a competitive quote for replacing the existing boiler with a more efficient A-Rated boiler.

Should an application be accepted by ACT ON CO2, vouchers of up to £400 will be sent to the applicant, whereby the applicant would need to instruct provider of the quote to go ahead and replace the boiler. The applicant must then pay the invoice in full before sending a copy of the invoice and receipt, along with their voucher, to have the £400 reimbursed.

How does this affect DEAs?

Although this scheme is not expected to generate any work or income for DEAs, it is deemed to be an excellent vehicle for raising awareness amongst home owners of their carbon footprint. Potentially, as a PR exercise, DEAs could notify clients of this new scheme, assisting in identifying a G-Rated boiler. Also, we are aware that some utility companies are beginning to follow suit. It may be advisable to contact your energy provider to enquire about any similar schemes they might be running, matching or beating this offer!

Please click here to view the full details of the Government Boiler Scrappage incentive scheme and click here for Government guidance on how to identify a G-Rated Boiler.

Should you have any queries regarding the Boiler Scrappage scheme, contact the ACT ON CO2 advice line directly on0800 512 012.