NEW BOILER SCRAPPAGE SCHEME ANNOUNCED

Pensioners in the Neath Constituency are set to benefit from a new boiler scrappage scheme introduced by the Labour-led Welsh Assembly Government.

A total of £2.5m has been allocated to the scheme which is expected to help up to 5,000 homes across Wales, with a further £1.4m allocated towards tackling fuel poverty tackle through the established Home Energy Efficiency Scheme (HEES).

Gwenda Thomas AM for Neath said, “The Welsh boiler scrappage scheme, which will be launched from April 1, will bring great benefit to pensioners needing to replace their inefficient older boilers. This is great news enabling those eligible to save £ 500 of the cost of replacing an old and inefficient boiler.”

“The Home Energy Efficiency Scheme has already assisted over 100,000 households with heating and insulation measures across Wales and so the extra £1.4m will ensure residents will continue to see the benefits of this.

Mrs Thomas advised, “Details of the application process are still being finalised but for updates please continue to contact my constituency staff in Pontardawe who will distribute information as it arrives.”

The key eligibility criteria of the scrappage scheme are:

• Applicants must be 60 or over
• Non-means tested
• £500 towards replacing an inefficient (G rated) boiler