How does the Affordable Warmth Scheme work?

The Affordable Warmth Scheme provides funding to replace broken mains gas boilers. ECO funding also pays for a FREE SURVEY to establish whether you qualify for the scheme. The amount of your boiler grant will depend upon the type of property you live in, how many bedrooms you have and several other factors.

Is the Affordable Warmth Scheme means tested?

To qualify for the Affordable Warmth Scheme you need to be in receipt of a means tested State Benefit such as Pension Credit (ordinary state pension does not qualify), Child Tax Credit, Working Tax Credit, Income Support, Income-related ESA, Income-based JSA or Universal Credit.

Who qualifies for a free boiler?

The criteria needed to qualify for a boiler grant depends on a number of criteria:

  • The existing boiler must be at least 8 years old.
  • The property’s owner must be the person applying for the grant.
  • The property must be connected to the mains gas supply.

Who is eligible for double glazing grant?

60 years of age or older; 18 or older and be in receipt of Income Based Jobseeker’s Allowance, Income Support, Housing Benefit, Pension Credit or Working Tax Credit; 18 or older and have a disability or receive the Disability Living Allowance, Attendance Allowance or the Long Term Incapacity Benefit.

Can I get a free boiler if I get child benefit?

Child Benefit Is Eligible For Funding. If so you could qualify for government funding towards your boiler replacement.

What is the government ECO scheme?

The Energy Company Obligation (ECO) is a government energy efficiency scheme in Great Britain to tackle fuel poverty and help reduce carbon emissions.

Do British Gas do boiler grants?

Boiler grants are subsidised by the ‘Big Six’ energy suppliers; namely British Gas, EDF Energy, Npower, Scottish Power and SSE. They are non-repayable, so you won’t have to make any repayments for your new boiler in the future.

What can I get free on universal credit?

Discounts and freebies you can get if you’re on Universal Credit…

  • Apply for a council tax discount.
  • Nab discounted BT broadband.
  • Check for free school transport.
  • Up to £500 if you’re pregnant.
  • Apply for free school meals.
  • Get half price bus or rail fares.
  • Check if you can get Healthy Start food vouchers.

What are the qualifying criteria for the affordable warmth grant?

To satisfy Affordable Warmth Scheme Qualifying Criteria for a Boiler Grant: You must have a boiler installed in your home which is either: Less than 86% efficient (C rated or below) AND broken. (In most cases you must also have insulation installed under the ECO Scheme) You can check the energy efficiency of your central heating boiler HERE.

What are the benefits of the affordable warmth scheme?

The Affordable Warmth Scheme is a Government initiative designed to help householders who receive certain state benefits, to replace their faulty electric storage heaters or faulty central heating boilers. 1. Affordable Warmth Scheme Qualifying Criteria regarding your home.

Can you get a boiler grant under the affordable warmth scheme?

If you satisfy Affordable Warmth Scheme Qualifying Criteria you should be entitled to a STORAGE HEATER GRANT or a BOILER GRANT. However, there is no guarantee that the grant will cover the full cost of installing replacement storage heaters or a replacement boiler.

Why was Cero dropped from the affordable warmth scheme?

Energy Company Obligation (ECO) 3 is out in full force and the government’s more determined than ever to eradicate fuel poverty through its Affordable Warmth Scheme. So focused in fact, that the Carbon Emissions Reductions Obligation (CERO) was dropped from ECO3 entirely, allocating 100% of ECO3’s funding to the Affordable Warmth Scheme.