Is Your Boiler over 15 Years Old and Non-Condensing?
As part of the Government’s ECO4 Grant Scheme/ Affordable Warmth Scheme, within a few weeks you could have an up-to-date, highly efficient heating system consisting of a new boiler and controls.
Boiler Grants – Replacement of Old, Non-Condensing Models
ECO4 – Makes this possible
Set up by the Government in 2013 with the aim to make UK homes more energy efficient by installing dual energy saving measures, The Energy Company Obligation (ECO) directive means that the main energy suppliers; British Gas, SSE, EDF, E-on Next and alike, are obligated to invest in these measures for householders who qualify under the ‘affordable warmth’ bracket and are in receipt of certain benefits.
ECO4 is the latest round of this Government Grant aided scheme.
Affordable Warmth Scheme
The scheme is part of the Government’s ECO (Energy Company Obligation) initiative and facilitates low-income households improving the energy efficiency of their home via a grant.
For those homeowners on qualifying benefits grants are provided for the replacements of broken central heating boiler or electric storage heaters.
The Energy Companies Obligation was introduced to help reduce energy consumption for qualifying householders who are living in fuel poverty.
Affordable Warmth Scheme funding starts in the form of a levy on everyone’s electricity bill and the money collected is directed into an ECO Fund. This money is distributed in the form of ECO Grants to accredited installation companies once they have completed the boiler or storage heater installation.
Boiler Grant Qualifying Criteria is now only relevant to the Replacement of Non – Condensing boilers which tend to be at least 15 years old. If you provide us with the manufacturer and model number, in most cases we will be able to confirm quickly, if the boiler is Non- Condensing.
Benefits Criteria
The best way to see if you qualify is to click on the ‘Apply Now’ button at the top of the page and spend no more than a few seconds answering the questions.
From the answers you provide we will be able to confirm whether or not you qualify.
However, if you prefer an at-a-glance idea of the qualifying benefits then here are the majority of them and they are applicable whether you are the homeowner or tenant;
- Income Based Job Seekers Allowance
- Universal Credit
- Pension Guarantee Credit
- Working Tax Credit
- Child Tax Credit
- Income Related Employment & Support Allowance
- Income Support
- Housing Benefit
- Pension Credit Savings Credit
- Additionally – Warm Homes Discount will apply
So you Qualify for the Grant – Next Steps
Upon qualifying for the grant, we will arrange a free survey to identify the energy efficiency of the property.
This will include inspecting the working order and age of the existing boiler, controls and discussing any existing water pressure issues you may have. We will also investigate how well insulated the property is and if accompanying insulation measures need installing.
From here we will arrange a mutually convenient time for the installation to take place.
We will clarify the boiler manufacturer and model that you qualify for but please note that in the event of you wishing to upgrade to another model/manufacturer, a contribution may be required and this would need to be paid prior to works commencing.
Also, if you qualify for a boiler replacement grant but wish to upgrade your existing boiler and tanks to e.g. a combi boiler (upgrade from a conventional boiler and tanks) this can be accomplished with a contribution for extra materials and work required.
After our technical heating survey of your property is completed, a competitive no obligation quote will be provided for this extra work.
Most installations are completed within 1 day (unless insulation measures are required) and we will explain what is involved and answer any questions you may have.
ASHP/Gas Engineers and Insulation Measures Installers Required
Due to increased workload throughout the UK we require additional qualified and Gas Safe Registered and ASHP qualified installers. For ASHP, must have Unvented HW, Water Regs. Heat Pump Systems (Non-Refrigerant Circuits) and Associated Competence Certificates.
In addition, we offer reimbursements including for fuel (travel over certain distances/timescales)
We also require Insulation Measures Installers preferably with ECO / LAD Scheme Experience. Must have NVQ Certificates in Insulation and Buildings Treatments and appropriate completed Modules in one or more of; Cold Roof, Loft, Internal / External / Cavity Wall Insulation. Excellent Joinery and/or Floor Fitting Skills are advantageous and Quality Workmanship, Customer Care Skills, and Willingness to Travel are musts. Great rates of pay and continuous work.
If you’re interested and would like to know more, in the first instance please email your gas qualifications/credentials/experience together with contact details to us below.
