Energy Guides

Boiler scrappage scheme: A guide

While the government has closed its boiler scrappage scheme, some energy providers are still offering discounts against the cost of a new boiler.

Do you have an old boiler that needs replacing? Would you like to reduce your energy bills by around £200 a year? Then a boiler scrappage scheme could suit you.

Can I still get discount on a new boiler?

Yes, many of the big energy providers offer additional discounts for new boiler installations;

Claim your £529 scrappage discount when you buy a Worcester boiler with British Gas; Arrange a quote from British Gas today to trade in your old boiler before the October 31st 2011 and you will get £529 off any model from their Worcester range or £200 off other boiler models installed by British Gas.

Find out more about the British Gas boiler offer

British Gas, E.On and Scottish & Southern have also offer discounts for homeowners scrapping their old boilers..

What was the boiler scrappage scheme?

The boiler scrappage scheme was a government initiative, designed to encourage people to replace old boilers with new, more energy-efficient ones.

The boiler scrappage scheme for England went live in January 2010 and all 125,000 vouchers offering £400 discounts on a new boiler were used up by March. The scheme offered eligible households a £400 discount on a new boiler, or renewable heating technology, when they traded in their old one.

The scheme from the Welsh Assembly Government provided a £500 discount for the over 60s when they replace a G-rated boiler with an A-rated boiler.

What are the benefits of replacing your boiler?

The main benefit of replacing your boiler is that it will help you reduce your energy bills. New boilers are much more efficient and the government estimates that they could save households an average of £235 a year.

Replacing your boiler will also reduce your carbon footprint. The government expects the scheme to save 140,000 tonnes of CO2 per year – equivalent to taking 45,000 cars off the road.