Low-income families in Liverpool can qualify for a boiler grant

Jun 7

Boiler grants are currently available for low-income families who meet the qualifying criteria to install underfloor insulation, replace a broken or inefficient boiler, install a smart thermostat or install first-time central heating. You can learn more about First-Time Central Heating Grants here.

How does the free boiler scheme work?

The Energy Company Obligation (ECO3) is a government energy-efficient scheme in Great Britain to help reduce carbon emissions and tackle fuel poverty. Medium and large energy companies fund the ECO3 scheme to support energy efficiency measures in your home.

To qualify for the scheme, you must meet the following criteria

If you are looking to get your boiler replaced, you must be:

A homeowner
Receive a qualifying benefits
Your boiler is 6+ years old
You might be eligible for additional funding if your property has a suspended floor or a basement/cellar.

If you are looking for a First Time Central Heating Grant:

You must receive one of the qualifying benefits
Your property is connected to the gas main or can be connected to gas mains.
There isn’t and never has been a boiler or radiators in the property.
Tenants are eligible for the First-Time Central heating grants.

Do I qualify for a boiler grant?

You might be eligible for a free boiler if you receive child benefit or child tax credit. However, the amount of funding awarded is based on the type of property you own rather than the benefits you receive. Therefore, you can get a free boiler in many cases if you receive child benefit or child tax credit, but sometimes a contribution might be required.

If you receive child benefit, you might be eligible for the boiler replacement scheme. However, child benefit is the only benefit that has an income cap that you might meet.