Boiler grant for homeowners

Val Watson
Authored by Val Watson
Posted Sunday, May 16, 2021 - 10:21am

Devices and equipment have a certain lifespan and are expected to eventually break down. Boilers are one of them and it is haunting to know that once they do, you'll be left freezing cold. Good thing the UK government came up with a free boiler grant. Something we may want to take a look to keep ourselves warm during cold days as well as helping fight global warming.

How it started

In 2018, the UK Government via Energy Company Obligation (ECO3) partnered with the Big Six energy suppliers in the country namely; British Gas, Scottish Power, E.ON, Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE), EDF, nPOWER. These six energy suppliers were delegated to provide boiler services to qualified residents.

Benefits of the Grant

The boiler is readily available for any unexpected breakdown. It will definitely save you from cold weather hazards. You will also be saving a lot from your electricity bill because of its efficiency. Old boilers take longer to heat up and which means a higher electric bill. Meanwhile an efficient boiler consumes less energy which means lesser carbon footprint and emission - a thought we all want to consider due to global warming.

How this works

The UK Government provides a fully funded Free Boiler Scheme  or a "Buy now Pay Later" option with a market cost. There is an eligibility requirement to avail the grant which can either be completely free or subsidized. Either way, the demand for hot water is no doubt a necessity.

How does one Qualify:

  1. One person should be a permanent resident of the household.
  2. Should have a 7 year old Boiler
  3. An LPG, gas, oil or electric supply
  4. A recipient of any one of the income related benefits such as Job Seekers’ Allowance, Child Tax, Universal Credit, Pension Credit, Veteran Benefit, Disability Living Allowance and Income Support, etc.

If your household receives one or more of the above listed, then you are highly likely to qualify for a free boiler.

If this is not interesting for you, I don’t know what is. Here are some helpful tips you might want to know to get started. Go through an assessment online. Just fill in your postcode to book a free online survey. You will immediately know if you’re eligible for the grant in less than a minute. In case you are not considered eligible for the grant, you may apply for a subsidy or “Buy now Pay Later” at a discount.

Once eligible, a Professional Advisor will reach out to you and assist you throughout the process. They will arrange an appointment for the survey and secure all necessary paperworks. They will arrange for the collection and disposal of the old boiler and install a new one. A safety inspection will also be done after the installation to give you that peace of mind. You may also want to consider contacting your insurance company to update your premium once a new boiler is installed.

A boiler may not be on your top priority right now. However, when it is cold, you will surely appreciate why the government forged a contract with the Big Six to get you the ECO3 Grant. You will surely benefit from it. Enjoying your warm home and lesser electricity bill is worth considering. If you haven’t availed of the free boiler grant yet, it is time for you to give this some time. Go through the assessment so you will know if you are qualified. Start thinking about the future while saving up and helping the environment too. You will surely benefit from the free boiler grant.
 

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