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Government’s ECO Scheme in 2020

Qualify For a Free Central Heating Grant?

Free Central Heating Grants For Homeowners

If you’re a homeowner and your inefficient heating is costing you a packet, then you could be in line for a Central Heating Grant. All it takes is one person in your household to be in receipt of one of the qualifying benefits and you could be eligible for funding from the Government backed ECO Scheme.

As part of this scheme, homeowners with old inefficient heating could benefit from a grant which would help you replace your old system, or even see you get central heating for the first time. Whether you have no gas boiler at all, or you are operating an electric heating system, you may be eligible for funding.

A new central heating system will not only bring you massive savings each year on the cost of your heating bills, but a more energy efficient system will also be beneficial to the environment. If you qualify, we will handle it all on your behalf including removal, installation and aftercare services for your new central heating system.

How do homeowners know if they are eligible for a Free Central Heating Grant?

Free Central Heating Grants are available to UK homeowners if you have an old inefficient heating system and anyone in your home is in receipt of any of the following income-related benefits.

  • Child Tax Credit
  • Income related Employment Support Allowance
  • Income based Job Seekers Allowance
  • Income Support
  • Pension Guaranteed Credit (excludes Savings Credit)
  • Working Tax Credit
  • Universal Credit
  • Disability Living Allowance
  • Personal Independence Payment
  • Attendance Allowance
  • Carer’s Allowance
  • Severe Disablement Allowance
  • Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefits
  • Ministry of Justice Benefits (administered by Veterans UK)
  • War Pensions Mobility Supplement
  • Constant Attendance Allowance
  • Armed Forces Independence Payment
  • Child Benefit

What happens if I qualify for a grant?

It doesn’t take long to find out if your household qualifies for a central heating grant. Once this has been established, we will handle everything on your behalf so that your installation can be arranged at a time convenient to you. You’ll very soon be able to start making huge savings on your energy bills with a new central heating system.

What if I don’t qualify? Can you still help me?

Even if you are not eligible for a Central Heating Grant, it is possible that there may be other ways in which we can help you, whether via other grants that may be available, or through other discounts and subsidies that may be available to you. So, it is still worth getting in touch to see what you may be eligible for.

How much will I benefit from the Free Central Heating Scheme?

Replacing your old and inefficient heating with a new efficient system will have benefits for your pocket and the environment. It is estimated that use of a new or upgraded heating system running more efficiently can bring savings of up to £340 annually on your heating bills. With Free Central Heating Grants, you enjoy savings as well as doing your bit for the environment and being much more cosy in winter time.

FIND OUT IF YOU QUALIFY IN 60 SECONDS!
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THIS IS A GOVERNMENT BACKED SCHEME.

Visit the GOV.UK website to learn more about the scheme. The ‘Affordable Warmth’ part of the Energy Company Obligation (known as ECO) provides FREE first time central heating for qualifying households across the UK.

Does this apply to you?

  • Receive income related benefits
  • UK Homeowner/tenant
  • Old inefficient heating system

It only takes 60 seconds!

It's as Simple as 1, 2, 3

All you need is to satisfy three qualifying steps; being a homeowner, having an old inefficient heating system, and having at least one member of the household in receipt of at least one of the qualifying benefits. Once you satisfy this, you are on your way to having a free central heating grant.

What’s the Process?

Fill in your application and if approved we will arrange to visit your property. After a survey, if we are satisfied that requirements are met, our installers will carry out your installation. Once completed, our aftercare team will check the quality of your installation and ensure you are happy.

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Frequently Asked Questions

If you are a homeowner or tenant living in private rented property, and currently in receipt of one or more of the qualifying benefits, you are eligible to apply. Tenants in council owned properties or housing association homes are not covered by the scheme. Get in touch with us if you are unsure about your eligibility.

You could be eligible if you receive any of the following income-related benefits:Armed Forces Independence Payment, Attendance Allowance, Carer’s Allowance, Child Benefit, Child Tax Credit, Constant Attendance Allowance, Disability Living Allowance (DLA), Guaranteed Pension Credit, Income-Based Job Seeker’s Allowance (JSA),Income-Related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA), Income Support, Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit, Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Severe Disablement Allowance, Universal Credit, War Pensions Mobility Allowance, and Working Tax Credit.

Yes, if you are not in receipt of any of the qualifying benefits mentioned above, you may be eligible for a First Time Central Heating Grant under local authority ECO Flex Rules. These provide grants locally for some tenants who are considered likely to struggle to heat their homes.

Yes, in many cases it is totally free. First Time Central Heating Grants are provided by funding from the Affordable Warmth Scheme part of the Government’s ECO Scheme. You should not normally be expected to make a contribution to the costs.

First Time Central Heating Grants can cover the costs of supplying and installing a central heating boiler together with all the pipework and heating control panels. It would not normally cover additional costs such as if a gas main had to be connected to your home for the first time.

Absolutely. Some homeowners may have no gas mains at their property but there is still the possibility of benefiting from the scheme. This includes potential free upgrades from your current set-up, such as updating radiators to be storage heaters, or switching onto the economy 7 overnight supply.

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