The government boiler scheme allows you to apply for a grant that covers the cost of a replacement or upgrade to your current boiler and heating system. It aims to replace old boilers that may have high carbon emissions and costly energy bills for your home. The scheme is part of the wider ECO scheme, which is valid from July 2022 to March 31st 2026. This is available to help the government achieve their sustainability targets.
Whilst the grant can cover all of your costs, it is unfortunately not available to everyone. When you apply for the free boiler scheme in Blackburn, you must meet at least one of the criteria. It is also important for our team to assess your current heating systems and boilers. This ensures they are low efficiency or old enough to be suitable for the upgrade.
Scheme Eligibility
For eligibility, the criteria you must meet at least one of includes:
- 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
The criteria may not always seem straightforward and we are happy to talk you through it. Eligibility can also be affected by the number of claimants within your household. If you are confident with your eligibility, you can apply online through our site. However, our team offer full consultation and advice, ensuring you meet the criteria and there are no issues for you, your household or the boiler.
After you complete the application, you will have to wait for acceptance. This ensures everything is correct and your grant covers the cost of the boiler and installation. We then supply and install your boiler ourselves, with full safety checks. We use only the best manufacturers. This guarantees efficiency of an ‘A’ rating, keeping your energy bills low and reducing carbon emissions.
Speak to Discover Eco about the free boiler scheme in Blackburn on 01254 936 391. For clients in Scotland and Northern Ireland, there are alternative schemes available.