44% of Boiler Scrappage Vouchers Used
BBC News reports that over 44% of the English Boiler Scrappage Scheme vouchers have now been allocated. As of mid-February 2010, over 54,000 voucers have been given out to eligible households. These vouchers are worth £400 off a new gas boiler when you replace your old gas boiler.
This is a great indication of the success [...]
Boiler Scrappage in Wales
The Welsh Assembly has voted to offer a boiler scrappage scheme to people in Wales from 1st April 2010. The Welsh Boiler Scrappage scheme, unlike that in the UK, will only support people who are over-60 with eligible boilers.
The scheme is expected to help up to 5,000 Welsh households, with £2.5 million put aside to [...]
More Info on the UK Boiler Scrappage Scheme
The Energy Saving Trust has now released full details on the workings of the boiler scrappage scheme. This scheme will allow you to get a £400 voucher off the installation of a new, energy efficient, A-rated boiler to replace your old G-rated or worse appliance. To get this money you have to meet certain criteria, [...]
Pensioners: A Warning on the Boiler Scrappage Scheme
The Telegraph has a good article today about a potential pitfall for pensioners or families with a child under 16 who may be interested in the boiler scrappage scheme. At present through the Warm Front scheme pensioners may be eligible for a huge subsidy of up to £3,500 towards a new boiler – significantly more [...]
UK Boiler Scrappage Scheme to be Launched Today
The BBC reports that the UK government will be rolling out the full details of the Boiler Scrappage Scheme / Incentive later today. This news couldn’t come at a better time, with sub-zero temperatures and snow currently affecting most of the British Isles.
The goal of the Government is to get up to 125,000 old, inefficient [...]
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Just a quick post to wish you all a very Merry Christmas, and all the best for the New Year and the new decade. 2010 looks to be a very exciting year for everyone with the new UK boiler scrappage scheme coming fully into effect in April. So keep tuned to this site to find [...]
UK Government Announces Boiler Scrappage Scheme
During the 2010 Pre-Budget Report (PBR), Chancellor Darling announced a new plan to save money and stimulate the economy, boiler scrappage. The full details of the scheme will be announced shortly in the lead up to the new tax year, but the basics are that you will be able to get a subsidy of £400 [...]