Since 1st April 2016, tenants can request their landlord install energy performance improvements on the property they are renting. Although the landlord will not be obliged to pay the cost of installing the energy measure, it will certainly be helpful to know there is funding available to provide free boiler grants. Also, from 1st April 2018, landlords renting out properties in the private sector will be required to to make sure their properties have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of at least ‘E’. This will apply to all new lettings and renewals of existing tenancies. Landlords of properties that do not meet the requirement of an E rating will be subject to a penalty of up to £4000.
Do you qualify ?
Minimum Energy Performance Rating
Benefits For The Landlord
As a landlord, whether you or your tenant receive income-related benefits, you may qualify for a free boiler through the ECO scheme. Although the tenants will benefit from a more energy efficient home and lower energy bills, as a landlord you could save thousands of pounds by having a brand new boiler installed for no cost to yourself. This will not only increase your property’s EPC energy rating, but will help you to avoid potential potentially expensive problems associated with old, inefficient boilers. These Government grants are also non-repayable.
Benefits For The Tenant
Under the Energy Company Obligation (ECO) scheme, if your tenant in in receipt of specific benefits, they may qualify for funding towards the cost of installing a new boiler, helping them to benefit from lower energy bills and a warm home. Plus, the property may also qualify for free insulation measures including cavity wall insulation and loft insulation. There is currently also funding available for external wall insulation, further helping the tenant to save money and stay warm.
Testimonials
I applied for a new boiler grant with ECO Grants. Within 24 hours I received a call from the heating engineers to arrange a survey. I met the criteria and now I have a brand new Worcester Bosch boiler
Ms R. Morris, Bristol
I had heard about the funding available for free combi boilers, but did not know who to ask. Fortunately, I applied through Eco Grants and they helped me access the available grant.
Miss Stephenson, Cardiff
We had a brand new Worcester combi boiler installed under the ECO scheme through Eco Grants. I must say, the quality of work was excellent and I would highly recommend them.
Richard Lewis, SwanseaHow to Apply for a Boiler Grant
Simply click on the ‘Apply Now’ button below and we will arrange for one of our approved installers will contact you to arrange a Free, no obligation survey at your property .