April 2021
Government Central Heating grants - Could you be eligible? Everything you need to know.
The First Time Central Heating initiative aims to replace old, outdated heating methods in homes with brand new, full central heating systems; improving energy efficiency and reducing energy bills. Find out everything you need to know in this article.
Why are the government funding central heating grants?
First Time Central Heating grants are part of the ECO3 scheme set up by OFGEM (Office of Gas and Electricity Markets) and the Government, with aims to reduce carbon emissions and tackle fuel poverty in the UK.
The ECO3 is the third phase of the Energy Company Obligation. This obligation requires the main energy providers in the UK to help in improving the ability of low income, fuel poor and vulnerable households to heat their homes; Therefore tackling fuel poverty and also reducing carbon emissions nationwide.
These grants cover a range of home heating and insulation measures and can be claimed by homeowners who receive a benefit. First Time Central Heating and the installation of brand new systems into homes currently without central heating is a part of this initiative.
Installing central heating to properties improves their energy efficiency, reduces heat loss and also saves on energy bills - taking steps to tackle fuel poverty as well as reduce carbon emissions.
Do I qualify for First Time Central Heating?
To qualify for a First Time Central Heating grant you must meet the eligibility criteria listed below.
- Home Owner
- No Central Heating system ever installed in your home
- Yourself or someone living in the property is inn receipt of a qualifying benefit
Your home must either have no heating or one of the forms of heating listed below:
- Electric room heaters (Including Electric Storage Heaters)
- Gas room heaters
- Solid fossil fuel fire with back boiler
- Electric underfloor or ceiling heating (not part of an electric boiler)
- Bottled LPG room heating
- Solid fossil fuel room heaters
- Wood/biomass room heating
- Oil room heaters
- No heating in place
The following benefits are eligible:
- Universal Credit
- Tax Credits (Child Tax Credits and Working Tax Credits)
- Pension Guarantee Credit
- Carer's Allowance
- Constant Attendance Allowance
- Personal Independence Payment
- Attendance Allowance
- Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
- Severe Disablement Allowance
- War Pensions Mobility Supplement
- Armed Forces Independence Payment
- Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit
- Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
- Income-based Jobseekers Allowance
- Income Support
- Child Benefit *
*If you claim Child Benefit, there are maximum income thresholds:
If you are a single claimant:
One child: £18,500
Two children: £23,000
Three children: £27,500
Four or more children: £32,000
If you are claiming as a couple:
One child: £25,500
Two children: £30,000
Three children: £34,500
Four or more children: £39,000
If you think you qualify, apply online today by simply filling out our short application form.
You may be able to qualify for another measure from ECO under similar criteria, such as a Boiler Replacement grant or Under Floor Insulation grants. More information about these can be found on our website.
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First Time Central Heating
Fill out our online form to get your First Time Central Heating application started.
From here, a local approved ECO installer will be in contact to discuss the next steps.
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How do I get First Time Central Heating installed?
First Time Central heating grants can be installed by approved and Trustmark accredited ECO installers. Applying for a grant through Hinckley Heat is a simple process and ensures you are in put in touch with reliable and trusted installers.
We simply take your online application details and forward them to one of our approved, contracted ECO installers. From here, your local installer will be in contact to discuss the next steps and the installation of your new central heating system.
