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Government’s ECO Scheme in 2020

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Free Central Heating Grant For Pensioners

The cost of heating your home can be a worry, especially if you are a pensioner on a fixed income. Thanks to the Government’s ECO Scheme, we could help you upgrade your current heating system so that you can enjoy new central heating in your home.

With a Free Central Heating Grant for pensioners, we could replace your old inefficient heating system and provide you with a new one which is going to save you hundreds of pounds in heating bills each year. Plus a new central heating system will also protect you from the costs of repair and maintenance that might have been due using your old heating system.

Free Central Heating Grants are available to pensioners who are in receipt of certain qualifying benefits. If you are eligible for a grant, then we can help you get a new fully functioning central heating system or an upgrade to your current heating set up.

Central Heating Grants are for those in need of an upgrade to the heating system in their home who ordinarily would struggle with the costs of replacing it and heating their homes throughout the year. Whether you currently are without a gas boiler at all, or are operating an electric heating system, if you qualify for a grant then we could help you get central heating for the first time or upgrade your current system.

Here at Free Central Heating Grants, we have provided thousands of pensioners with a new heating system so they can take advantage of the savings to be had by using much more energy efficient heating in the home. Don’t delay – join the many pensioners who have already benefited from new central heating by applying online now.

How do I qualify for a Central Heating Grant?

If you or anyone else in your household receives Pension Credits, or any other benefits from the UK government, then there’s a very big chance that you are eligible for a Free Central Heating Grant. Alongside Pension Credits, the other income-related benefits that many make you eligible include:

    • 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

Additionally, you typically qualify for free central heating or an upgrade to your current system if you are a pensioner and have….

  • No gas boiler
  • Want central heating for the first time
  • Or want to upgrade your existing central heating
  • UK homeowner

If these apply to you, then it’s likely you’re entitled to a free grant through our Government-backed scheme. To confirm this, apply now. Just fill out your postcode on our website and complete our 60-second application form and you could qualify under the Government’s ECO Scheme.

What happens once I’ve applied for my Central Heating Grant?

Once you have applied you will very quickly find out from us whether you are eligible. We will determine your eligibility for a grant and then handle the whole process for you. We’ll apply for the government funding application on your behalf and our skilled team of installers will visit your home to handle removal, installation and aftercare services for your new central heating system.

How much will a Grant and new central heating save me in heating costs?

Central Heating Grants for pensioners will bring you massive annual savings on your heating bills. By replacing an old and inefficient heating system with a new one, could slash your annual energy costs by as much as £340.

Replacing your old and inefficient heating system with a more efficient system will not only stop you worrying about your heating bills, but will also be beneficial to the environment. Using a new or upgraded heating system brings you the savings because your older heating system will have been running at only a fraction of it’s full efficiency.

 

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What assistance could I receive under the Free Central Heating Scheme?

Here’s what you could get under the Free Central Heating Scheme depending on your current set up:

Don't have a gas boiler

We can help you get a new fully functioning central heating system including:

  • New boiler
  • Pipes
  • Thermostat
  • Radiators

You may be eligible for free home insulation (wall, loft & underfloor)

Have an electrical heating system

We can help you upgrade your electrical heating options including:

  • Upgrade to a new electrical heating system
  • Switch to Economy 7 storage heaters
  • Or, switch to a Gas Boiler system

You may be eligible for free home insulation (wall, loft & underfloor)

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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

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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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