The boiler upgrade scheme helps to replace old boilers that have high carbon emissions and cause costly energy bills. For households that are vulnerable, this is part of the ECO scheme which works to support vulnerable homes with the grant covering most or all of the cost. The scheme is currently open to people throughout England and Wales. In Scotland and Northern Ireland, there are alternative schemes available.
Unfortunately, the boiler upgrade scheme is not available to everyone. When using the boiler grant in Accrington, our team are happy to discuss the criteria you need to meet and whether you are eligible. We can also assess your existing heating systems and boiler as more efficient systems may not be suitable for an upgrade. The criteria you need to meet must include one of the following:
- Child Benefit
- Pension Guarantee Credit
- Income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
- Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA)
- Income Support
- Tax Credits (Child Tax Credits and Working Tax Credits)
- Universal Credit
- Housing benefit
- Pension credit saving credit
Criteria also varies depending on the number of claimants within your household. You can apply online with Discover Eco, and we can also discuss what specific details may impact your eligibility if there are any issues. Ultimately, we want to support vulnerable households, helping you reduce your energy bills. If you are unsure on criteria, our team are always on hand to help find ways you can use the boiler grant in Accrington.
When we upgrade your existing boiler system, we only install the highest quality new boilers or heat pump systems. This ensures all new heating systems have an ‘A’ rating. ‘A’ rating boilers offer the best possible efficiency, reducing your heating bills and the carbon emissions from your heating system. We install boilers correctly, completing full safety checks to avoid any problems and keep efficiency as high as possible.