HOMEOWNERS can access government grants worth £5,000 from next month to help make their property more energy efficient. The cash will help property owners replace gas boilers with more environmenta…
The government has allocated £450 million to dish out these grants under its new Boiler Upgrade Scheme.The scheme will be open to domestic properties in England and Wales until 2025.
The property will need to have enough power to support an installation capacity of 45kWth or kilowatt thermal, which covers most homes. You don't apply for the scheme yourself and will need to find an MSC-certified installer to claim the grant on your behalf.You can find local installers on theThe installer will advise whether a low carbon heating system is suitable for your property and if you can get the grant.