Am I entitled to a grant for a new boiler? ECO Grants vs Green Homes Scheme
What is the Green Homes Scheme?
The Green Homes Scheme provides homeowners or residential landlords with a voucher for installing energy-efficient improvements to your home. Improvements could include insulating your home or installing low-carbon heating to lower the amount of carbon your household produces. You can learn more about the scheme here.
What is the ECO boiler grant scheme?
Under the Energy Company Obligation (ECO) government-backed energy efficiency scheme in Great Britain, qualifying properties can get their properties insulated, and boilers replaced to reduce their energy bills and make your home warmer.
How can I qualify for a government-backed ECO grant?
If you are a homeowner or you live with the homeowner, your boiler is older than six years, and you receive one of the following benefits:
You can qualify for a replacement of your inefficient gas boiler under the scheme.
Are government-backed ECO grants still available?
Yes, the funding is still available for the qualifying properties to get their boilers replaced under the scheme.
If you think you qualify for the funding, please apply here.
Can I use Green Homes Voucher to replace my gas boiler?
The answer is no. The Green Home Scheme and The Energy Companies Obligation are two different schemes. Therefore, you can not you the Green Homes Voucher to install a boiler under the ECO scheme.
Is the ECO boiler scheme free?
The scheme is free and you would not have to pay it back. However, the amount of funding available is based on the property that you own and not the benefits you are in receipt of. In majority cases, the boiler is free, but in some circumstances, a contribution might be required.
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