Boiler scrappage scheme (Scottish Postcodes only)

Get £400 off a new A-rated boiler or renewable heat technology, when you scrap your old, inefficient G-rated boiler.

What is the purpose of the boiler scrappage scheme?

The UK has one of the most ambitious CO2 emission reduction targets in the world.

The installation of an efficient heating system is an effective way of reducing household energy bills and CO2 emissions, as domestic heating accounts for 14 per cent of the UK's CO2 emissions.

What are the benefits in upgrading your boiler?

New boilers have rated efficiencies of 90 per cent or more meaning that they use less fuel, resulting in lower CO2 emissions and running costs. Renewable heat technologies do not use fossil fuels, reducing CO2 emissions still further.

Who is eligible for the scheme?

The scheme is open to upto 5,000 householders in Scotland living in an owned or privately rented home.

When will the vouchers be issued?

From Monday 24 May 2010 households will be able to apply online or over the phone through the Scottish Government’s Energy Saving Scotland advice network. However they must use an installer who must be registered with Gas Safe (for gas installations) and a recognised industry body such as CLE or SNIPEF . Members of certain other industry schemes may also be used and details of these will be included in the scheme guidance.

Upgrading to a greener boiler will help households reduce heating costs by about a quarter and save £190 a year on fuel bills. 

Which boilers and boiler manufacturers can the vouchers be redeemed against?

Vouchers can be redeemed against a boiler from manufacturer which is for A-rated or equivalent gas, oil or LPG boilers, boilers with a Passive Flue Heat Recovery Device, Micro CHP units or Microgeneration Certification Scheme-registered biomass boilers and heat pumps. Solar Thermal is also eligible if combined with an eligible boiler replacement. Electric boilers are not eligible.

How will payment of the £400 be made?

Once you have received your voucher, you can then proceed with the installation. You will need to pay for the new boiler and installation upfront and then claim back the £400 by sending the voucher and invoice to the Energy Saving Trust. If you proceed with your installation before you receive your voucher, this will invalidate your claim and you will no longer be eligible for the £400 rebate.

Payment will be issued within 25 working days of receipt of the voucher and invoice.