Free Boiler Grants

What is it?

• The Energy Company Obligation (ECO) is:
  • A program in the UK to help people save energy in their homes.
  • It helps reduce carbon emissions.
  • Supports people who struggle with high energy bills.

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Steps to apply

Check Eligibility:

• You are in a low-income household.
• Or receiving certain benefits.

Boiler age

• Check if your boiler is more than 8 years old.

Find an approved installer:

• Look for a government-approved installer or energy company participating in the ECO scheme.
• You can search online or contact your energy supplier for recommendations.

Initial contact

• Reach out to the approved installer or energy company.
• You can usually start the process over the phone or through their website.

Energy assessment:

• The installer will check your current energy system.
• And say if energy efficiency improvements are needed.

Receive a quote and funding information:

• After the assessment, the installer will provide a quote for the necessary work.
• They will also inform you about the amount of funding you can get and any costs.

Agreement and installation:

• If you agree to the terms, you can proceed with the installation.
• The installer will schedule a date to install the new boiler or heating system.

Completion

• Once the installation is finished:
  • Make sure you receive all necessary documentation.
  • Including confirmation that the work has been done to standard.

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Points to Remember

No obligation

• You do not have to go ahead with the installation
  • Even after the assessment, if you do not wish to.

Non-repayable grant

• The grant provided is non-repayable.
• This means you do not have to pay it back.

Cost of application process

• Applying for the ECO scheme is free.

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Additional resources

Government websites

• Visit the government website.
• Find out if your local council are taking part in the scheme.

Energy companies

• Contact your energy supplier.
• See if they are part of the ECO scheme and can assist with the application.

What is it?

• The Boiler Upgrade Scheme helps you get money to change from:
  • An old boiler to a new low-carbon heating system like a heat pump.

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Steps to apply

Check if you are eligible:

• You must own your home or be a private landlord.
• Your current heating system should be a fossil fuel boiler:
  • Like gas or oil.

Find an approved installer:

• Look for a government-approved installer.
  • You can find them online or ask for recommendations.
• Approved installers will help you through the process.

Initial contact

• Contact the installer.
• You can usually start by calling them or visiting their website.
• They will know how the process works.

Home assessment:

• The installer will come to your home:
  • To check your current heating system.
  • And see what needs to be done.
• They will advise you on the best heating system for your home.

Get a quote and funding information:

• The installer will give you a quote for the new heating system.
• They will also explain how much money you can get from the scheme.

Apply for the grant:

• The installer will help you apply for the grant.
• They will handle most of the paperwork.
• You need to provide some information and agree to the terms.

Installation

• Once the grant is approved:
  • The installer will set a date to install the new heating system.
  • The installation usually takes a few days.

Completion

• After installation, the installer will check everything is working properly.
• You will get all the right information about your new system.

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Things to remember

Free to apply

• It costs nothing to apply for the scheme.

Grant amount

• The grant helps cover the cost
• But you may still need to pay some money.

No obligation

• You are not forced to go ahead if you change your mind.

Ofgem

• Email: bus.enquiry@ofgem.gov.uk
• Phone: 0300 053 2006
  • Monday, Tuesday and Thursday: 9.30am to 4.30pm
  • Wednesday: 9.30am to 12.30pm
  • Friday: 9.30am to 4.00pm