The ECO4 scheme isn’t simply about installing a new boiler in your house. It’s the replacement of an entire heating system that turns your house into an energy-efficient healthy living space.
Once you’re approved for the grant, you get:
1. A Brand New A-Rated Condensing Boiler: These new technologies are 90%+ efficient, whereas older boilers are 60% efficient, and sometimes lower depending how old they are.
2. Full Central Heating System: If there is no central heating at home, the grant pays for a full installation with new radiators, pipework, and heating controls.
3. Smart Heating Controls: New thermostats and radiator valves that can further enhance savings by an additional 10-30%.
4. Professional Installation: ECO Boiler Grants installations are carried out by Gas Safe registered engineers, so your new system will have everything necessary in terms of safety standards.
Further Energy Efficiency Measures
The ECO4 scheme is “fabric-first,”. This whole house approach ensures that you get all the upgrades your home needs to be more energy efficient; therefore, your grant can also include:
- Loft insulation to keep warmth from escaping through your roof
- Cavity wall insulation to prevent heat from escaping through your walls
- Draught-proofing to fill in energy leaks
Lower Energy Costs: What You're Really Getting
Replacing a boiler costs between £2,000 and £5,000 when professionally fitted. For most families, that’s a considerable sum that is hard to come by. The good news is that you pay nothing for boiler upgrades. The whole cost is funded by large power energy companies like ECO Boiler Grants; as part of their legal requirement to cut carbon emissions.
Real Savings You Can Make
Upgrading to a new A-rated boiler one can save you:
- £580 annually on your bill
- 30% less energy consumption for average homes
- £350+ in annual savings by the Energy Saving Trust
More than the Boiler:
The ECO4 scheme takes into account that energy efficiency isn’t only about your boiler. Successful applicants usually also get additional measures that add to their savings:
Upgraded Insulation
- Loft insulation saves up to £180 per year.
- Cavity wall insulation eliminates up to 35% of heat loss.
- Solid wall insulation for old houses that do not have cavity wall.
In some cases, the below can be made available to eligible homes:
- Air source heat pumps with solar panels
- Solar PV systems
- Biomass boilers for rural properties off the gas grid
As energy bills keep on rising and 6.1 million families are still in fuel poverty, the ECO4 scheme is a lifeline for families suffering from fuel poverty. But it is not all about short-term bill-saving, you also get long-term financial security; A new A-rated boiler will last you about 15-20 years, so decades of saving on lower energy bills. During its lifetime, you could save thousands if you switch from an old inefficient system.
You will also be helping the environment, building a greener future for your family. New boilers emit far less carbon, assisting UK homes in meeting the Net Zero 2050 goal. You will also be getting a more comfortable and healthier home. Effective heating systems distribute more even heat, eradicating cold spots and dampness that can negatively affect household members, especially the vulnerable older member or those with diseases affected by the cold.
Fill in our simple 1 minute eligibility form or contact us to discover if you qualify for the latest heating systems! Save on your energy bills and act today!
