Boiler Scrappage Scheme Now Launched

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The boiler scrappage scheme was officially launched on January 5th, after being announced in the pre-budge report of December 2009.

The scheme is aimed at helping around 125,000 people to cut down on their carbon emissions and save money on energy bills, as well as providing vital jobs to those in the plumbing and heating industry.

The scheme is aimed at households with G-rated boilers, who can now apply to the Energy Saving Trust for a £400 voucher used towards the cost of fitting an A-rated boiler, or a renewable heating system.

Installing a new energy efficient boiler can cut the average household bill by around £200-£235 each and every year, taking just a few years to pay for itself. When combined with energy saving measures such as double glazing, homes will be naturally warmer and bills can be potentially reduced by hundreds.

The government has also claimed that replacing G-rated boilers will help to save around 140,000 tonnes of CO2 a year, which is the same as taking 45,000 cars off the road.

The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) stated that the scheme will help to bring work to 130,000 installers as well as 25 boiler manufacturers based in the UK.

British Prime Minister Gordon Brows has said of the scheme: “Today’s announcement will slash household energy bills and carbon emissions while providing an important boost for the British heating industry.”