Boiler grants.
What is a boiler grant?
A boiler grant helps cover the costs of a new boiler, and, unlike a loan, you won’t have to repay it. Typically, it also covers the cost of boiler installation by a Gas Safe heating engineer. Depending on your location, various boiler finance schemes are available. Before applying, check your eligibility as each scheme is different.
Upgrading to an A-rated new boiler can save energy and reduce household energy bills. The government provides multiple financial support options to improve home energy efficiency across the UK in order to combat fuel poverty and progress towards net zero. Free boiler grants are just one of the ways you can get support to improve your energy efficiency. Many schemes also provide access to other energy saving upgrades, such as loft insulation grants and renewable energy solutions.
Boiler grants available in the UK.
Energy Company Obligation 4.
Funding available: The ECO 4 scheme offers part or full coverage for a range of energy efficient home upgrades, including boilers and loft insulation grants. Check with your supplier to find out what funding they can offer.
Eligibility criteria: You qualify either by living in social housing, or receiving certain benefits and owning your home or being a private renter. Renters must have their landlord’s permission. Check your eligibility for ECO 4.
How to apply: Get in touch with your energy supplier or local authority to confirm they're taking part. E.ON Next customers can learn more about our assistance under ECO 4.
Nest (Wales only).
Funding available: The Nest Scheme Wales can cover the cost of new boilers, central heating systems, and insulation, including installation.
Eligibility criteria: To qualify, you need to be a homeowner or private renter, and your home must have a low energy efficiency rating. Additionally, a household member must either receive means tested benefits, or have a chronic respiratory, circulatory, or mental health condition and be below the income threshold. Check your eligibility for Nest.
How to apply: Simply call Nest directly to confirm your eligibility and arrange a home assessment.
Warmer Homes Scheme (Scotland only).
Funding available: The Warmer Homes Scheme can offer free boiler grants, as well as grants for insulation, draught proofing, renewable energy solutions, and alternate heating systems. More expensive improvements, such as solid wall insulation, may only be partially funded.
Eligibility criteria: To qualify, you must own or privately rent a home where you've lived for over six months. Your home must have a low energy efficiency rating and fall within council tax bands A-F. At least one household member must receive one of the passport benefits, or meet another qualifying condition. Check your eligibility for the Warmer Homes Scheme.
How to apply: Contact Home Energy Scotland or use their self-assessment tool. An advisor will arrange a home survey and manage your referral.
Other grants available to help heat your home.
Boiler Upgrade Scheme (England and Wales).
Funding available: Full or partial grants for the replacement of fossil fuel heating systems (like gas boilers) with heat pumps or biomass boilers.
Eligibility criteria: You must own the property - this can include business properties, a property you rent out, and second homes. This is one of the few grants available for business heating. Replacement of a fossil fuel heating system is required. Existing installations made after 1 April 2022 may also be eligible for the scheme. Check your eligibility for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme.
How to apply: Contact your preferred MCS certified installer for an installation quote. Once confirmed, the installer can apply on your behalf, deducting the grant from the final installation cost.
Home Upgrade Grant phase 2.
Funding is available: HUG covers various energy efficient improvements, including alternate heating systems like heat pumps. Homeowners will receive full funding. Landlords are required to contribute toward the cost for private and social renters.
Eligibility criteria: Homes not connected to the gas grid with an EPC rating of D-G may qualify. Grants are only available to low income households. Availability varies by area. Check your eligibility for the Home Upgrade Grant.
How to apply: Contact your local authority to find out if they are participating. They can advise you on your eligibility and next steps.
Home Energy Grant and Loan (Scotland only).
Funding is available: Partial grants and interest-free loans are available to help households improve their energy efficiency and invest in a heat pump. Grants can cover up to 75% of the cost, to a maximum of £7,500. Up to an additional £1,500 grant can be awarded to remote rural and island areas.
Eligibility criteria: To qualify you must be a homeowner living in the property, with some support for self-builds available. For business heating grants, private landlords may be eligible for the Private Rented Sector Landlord Loan instead.
How to apply: Contact Home Energy Scotland for advice and an online application if eligible. Installers cannot apply on your behalf.
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