The free boiler scheme is an initiative created to reduce the UK’s energy intake by offering grants for boilers to homes across England, Scotland and Wales. It provides grants to vulnerable homes in order to help them improve the energy savings of their homes.
Check to see If you have a Gas, Oil, or LPG boiler that is over 7 years old and you also meet the benefits criteria then you will be able to apply for a free boiler grant.
In 2012, the UK parliament approved the Energy Company Obligation (ECO). With the total budget increasing to £1.3 billion this year, the scheme is funded by the largest UK utility companies.
Energy Company Obligation (ECO) is made up of 3 obligations, Affordable Warmth, Carbon Saving Community Obligation and The Carbon Saving Obligation. Funding for the boiler scheme 2020 is part of the Affordable Warmth Obligation. Eligible based Benefits.