Boiler Scrappage Scheme

The Government is to begin giving out 125,000 vouchers worth £400 each to homeowners and landlords as an incentive to scrap old G-rated inefficient boilers and replace them with new eco friendly boilers.
There are over 3 million G-rated boilers in England, if your boiler is over 15 years old and gas fired then you may be eligible for the scheme, if you are unsure you can get advice by calling the Energy Savings Trust on 0800 512012. However even if you are eligible you must adhere to the guidelines which state that you must get a quote for the new boiler (plus installation)then apply for the voucher,DO NOT have the work done before applying as you will be refused.
You will need to pay for the boiler in full and then send your voucher and the invoice to the EST to get your money. It may pay to shop around as several energy companies are offering deals which could be beneficial.
The benefits of renewing the boilers are two fold, first is the environmental benefit and secondly it could reduce the household energy cost by around £290 per year. To find out more about the scheme go to www.est.org.uk