Free Boiler Grants.
Free Boiler Grants are usually provided through a scheme called the Energy Companies Obligation (ECO). The scheme launched in 2013 and is set to run through until 2022. We are currently within the 3rd phase of the scheme, which commenced late 2018. The rules of the scheme and the size of the grants available changes from time to time, so you can not directly compare a grant available in 2019 to 2014.
The ECO Scheme places an obligation on the large energy utilities to spend a set amount of money helping homes reduce their carbon output and also avoid fuel poverty. QERB Energy have secured contracts through several Energy Companies to access these funds to help homes in the South West and South Wales.
In addition QERB Energy are able to access a variety of additional funding schemes to offer an even wider range of energy saving measures. These vary between each Local Authority and can change from time to time.
To qualify for a Energy Saving Grant, you must meet either the standard ECO qualifying criteria, or we can seek individual approval from your Local Authority. As such who qualifies can vary depending on where you live. You can read more about the qualification criteria below
Boiler Grant Application
We are able to offer various different grants for upgrading your heating to a Gas, LPG, Oil, Ground Source or Air Source Heat Pump Central Heating system.
Boiler Only
Replacing an old boiler- Resident meets the ECO criteria
- Homeowners
- Gas, LPG or Oil boilers
- ‘A’ Rated Efficiency
- Larger homes receive higher grants
- No Tenants
- No Social Housing
- Flats/Small homes receive low grants
- Very limited grant awards due to cap
Air Source Heat Pump
Switching to Renewable Energy- Resident meets the ECO criteria
- Homeowners, Tenants & Social qualify
- Renewable Energy
- ‘AAA’ Rated Efficiency
- Best for Insulated homes (grants available)
- Works well with Solar PV (grants available)
- Full set of heating controls included
- Existing Radiators may need upgrading
- Not suitable for large uninsulated homes
Boiler & Insulation
Underfloor, Cavity or External Wall Insulation- Resident meets the ECO criteria
- Homeowners
- Gas or LPG boilers
- Cavity or Solid Wall Insulation
- Timber Suspended floor insulation
- Grants more likely to cover 100%
- Grants to suit ALL home sizes
- Insulation available to Tenants/Social
- No boilers in Rented/Social housing
Ground Source Heat Pump
Switching to Renewable Energy- Resident meets the ECO criteria
- Homeowners, Tenants & Social qualify
- Renewable Energy
- ‘AAA’ Rated Efficiency
- Best for Insulated homes (grants available)
- Works well with Solar PV (grants available)
- 100% costs covered through ECO & QERB
- Best for large rural homes and Farms
- Land needed to install GSHP
Full Central Heating Pack
Available to homes without Central Heating- Resident meets the ECO criteria
- Homeowners & Tenants qualify
- Mains Gas or LPG options
- Grants available for Gas grid connection
- Homes with no previous Central Heating
- A rated boiler & full heating controls
- Heating in every habitable room
- Wall, Floor & Loft Insulation also available
- Option to upgrade to SMART Controls
District Heating Systems
Suitable for blocks of Flats or Courtyards- 75% of Residents meet the ECO criteria
- Homeowners & Tenants qualify
- Mains Gas, LPG & Renewable options
- Grants available for Gas grid connection
- GSHP suitable for Farm Courtyards
- Boiler Room suitable for blocks of flats
- Full heating controls in each property
- Heating meter in each property
- Heat and Hot water solutions
ECO Grant standard qualification criteria
ECO Grants are available to anyone that meets one of the following criteria, no matter where you live in the UK. Grants are subject to conditions related to your property type and residency and can also vary from time to time.
Once you know if you qualify for an ECO grant, through either the standard qualification criteria or via a Local Authority approval, you can check read more about the full list of available grants.
In addition to the range of Benefit based criteria, we are also able to gain approval from various Local Authorities to approve an ECO grant. Each Local Authority has its own set list of qualification criteria, which includes an income based option. Please check the list below for full details of each Local Authority.
Blaenau Gwent
Bridgend
Caerphilly
Cardiff
Camarthenshire
Monmouthshire
Merthyr Tydfil
Neath Port Talbot
Newport
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Swansea
Vale of Glamorgan
Bristol City
Cornwall