Free Boiler & Heating Grants See if you qualify:

Free Boiler & Heating Grant Scheme Criteria

Grants are available to cover some or all of the cost of replacing inefficient or faulty boilers and electric storage heaters. They can also cover the cost of installing central heating if you do not have it. The central heating grant scheme can be accessed by home owners and private tenants who receive a qualifying benefit, tax credit or allowance and they do not have to be paid back. Boiler grants are currently only available to home owners who receive a benefit.

A contribution towards the cost may sometimes be required. This will vary depending on the property type and the current heating system but there are various options available to help you pay this amount. These include standard finance, 0% finance and The Green Deal which uses the energy bill savings from installing a new boiler to pay for the shortfall so you will never be out of pocket.

Note that funding levels have been cut in recent years and there will be very little difference if you apply elsewhere.

These Government-backed grants are part of the Energy Companies Obligation (ECO) scheme. Under ECO, Energy Suppliers are obliged to pay towards energy saving improvements in households that are likely to be living in fuel poverty.

Even if you do not qualify for the heating grant scheme, we can arrange for you to receive a free survey and quote from approved installers who can help with finance.

Electric storage heaters can also be replaced under the scheme. Click here for more information.

How It Works

  • Complete Online Form

  • Free Survey Booked

  • Boiler/System Installed

  • Grant Claimed

Who Qualifies For An ECO Grant?

To qualify for a Central Heating Grant, you must own the property or be a private tenant and have bills, benefits, etc. registered at that address. Landlords and private tenants no longer qualify for boiler grants because it is the landlord’s responsibility to pay for these improvements. However, they can still qualify for help through the Green Deal. This is a type of loan that uses the energy bill savings to pay off the amount borrowed. Note that we cannot assist Council or Housing Association tenants.

To qualify for a central heating or boiler grant, someone living in the household must receive one of the income-related benefits listed below:

  • Child Tax Credit
  • Housing Benefit (not the single person’s 25% Council Tax reduction)
  • Income-Based Jobseekers Allowance
  • Income-Related Employment Support Allowance
  • Income Support
  • Pension Credit Savings Credit
  • Pension Guarantee Credit
  • Universal Credit
  • Warm Home Discount Scheme Rebate
  • Working Tax Credit
  • Child Benefit *

* If you receive Child Benefit the household income after tax must be less than shown in the table below. The limits depend on whether you are claiming as part of a couple and the number of children you are responsible for.

Child Benefit Claim Type Income
Single & 1 Child £19,900
Single & 2 Children £24,800
Single & 3 Children £29,600
Single & 4+ Children £34,500
Couple & 1 Child £27,500
Couple & 2 Children £32,300
Couple & 3 Children £37,200
Couple & 4+ Children £42,000


A contribution towards the cost may be required, depending on the amount of work required and how efficient the property is. This can be paid for through savings on heating bills via the Green Deal.

What Type Of Boilers/Systems Qualify?

  • Existing Boiler rating from C to G
  • Boiler must be under 86% efficient
  • Boiler is more than 5 years old
  • Boiler can be faulty
  • Full Central Heating Systems
  • Replacement Storage Heaters

The efficiency of your boiler should be less than 86% which means it will be rated between C and G. Boilers over 5 years old typically fall within this range. The boiler can also have a fault such as; needs pressurising regularly, pilot light will not stay on, heating and/or hot water not working, making a noise, etc.

Note that grants are not available to pay for the replacement of radiators only. However, the installation of a full central heating system and the replacement of electric storage heaters for more efficient units are part of the grant scheme.

Who Qualifies

  • Owners & Tenants

  • Qualifying Benefit

  • Old or Faulty Boiler

  • No Central Heating

What If You Don't Qualify?

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Even if you do not qualify for the heating grant scheme, you could still have a brand new, boiler, central heating system or storage heaters installed using the Green Deal. This is a type of finance which is paid back using the bill savings from your new system.

We can also arrange a free, no-obligation survey and quote from our network of heating installers working throughout the UK.

How Can EnergyLink Help?

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EnergyLink can put you in touch with an approved installer working in your local area. Our installers all have access to ECO grant funding or can help with a Green Deal loan/finance if you do not qualify.

All installers work to high standards of quality, health & safety and customer care. They are also Green Deal Approved and registered with the necessary trade bodies including Gas Safe and OFTEC.

Testimonials

The process was really smooth from start to finish with excellent customer service throughout. The new boiler has made a real difference.

- Mrs Carol MacLennan

EnergyLink were helpful and informative, my boiler was installed within the month and now my wife and I are warm and comfortable.

- James Huchins

I had my new boiler installed last month and my house is so much warmer now. Thanks very much!

- Mr J Scott

My gas bills were huge before my new boiler was installed and I’m looking forward to seeing the difference this winter. I’d recommend the service to anyone.

- Dave Bell

My new boiler works perfectly. I explained the issues I was having with my old boiler and EnergyLink helped me straight away. I am a mother with three young kids so having a warm home is very important.

- Miss Kelly Dodds

It was so easy to apply and the staff were really pleasant. Thank you EnergyLink.

- Paul Dunwoodie

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