subject: Missed The Government's Scrappage Scheme? Discounts Are Still Out There.. [print this page] The UK boiler scrappage scheme which was launched in January came to an end last month. It was a hugely successful scheme brought in by the government to help cut down on peoples gas bills and also to help reduce emissions.
The reason the scheme came about is because the UK has the most ambitious CO2 emission reduction targets in the world. Installing an efficient heating system is a very effective way of reducing household energy bills and cutting CO2 emissions. According to stats, domestic heating accounts for 14% of the UKs CO2 emissions and the scheme has given a much needed boost to Englands plumbers and boiler manufacturers.
Unfortunately all the vouchers have been allocated as the scheme has reached its 125,000 target in record time, but this doesnt mean you need to miss out. There are still around roughly 4 million homes with G-rated boilers in the UK so many gas companies which saw an increase in their sales are keeping the equivalent deals open.
The reason it has come to an end is that the scheme only had a limited amount of money which was intended to kick start the industry and raise awareness of energy efficiency. This seems to have worked as many gas companies are still offering the discounts.
So if you missed out on the Government Boiler Scrappage Scheme or failed to qualify, then now's the time to grab the equivalent deal regardless of the age or condition of your old boiler.
For a limited time Northern Gas is offering 400 off any new boiler installation regardless of the age of your boiler. Npower are also offering 400 off a new boiler if your existing boiler is over 10 years old. British Gas is offering a saving of 200 off a new boiler if you apply to them before 30th May 2010. Eon which is another big player is also offering discounts.
So if youre not benefitting from an efficient boiler why not get one installed this summer. Having a new boiler installed in the summer is probably the best time to have it done. Youre not dependant on heating and your bills will be lower, so getting a new boiler installed and ready for the next cold spell is surely just common sense.
