AM encourages Boiler Scrappage applications

Gwenda Thomas AM for the Neath constituency asks eligible pensioners to apply for the Boiler Scrappage Scheme Grant.

The grant of £ 500 towards the cost of replacing a G rated boiler with an A rated boiler is still available.

Mrs. Thomas has advised, ‘I have spoken to the scheme operators today and they assure me that applications are still being processed and that vouchers for £ 500 are still available.’

‘My staff have already directed dozens of pensioners to the scheme and I have received several phone calls from very satisfied applicants who now have new heating systems in place ready for next winter.’

This has been a hugely successful scheme across Wales with over 4500 vouchers issued so far and over 700 installers registered.

‘248 installers are registered in the Neath area so this has also provided additional work for local businesses, a welcomed boost during economically difficult times. When the vouchers are issued, details of installers are included in the pack, but always check with the free phone number supplied to select your preferred engineer.’


Notes
Please apply by telephone on 0800 316 2816 or online at www.heeswales.co.uk. If successful, you will be sent a voucher worth £500, which can then be presented to an installer registered with the scheme.’
If you are not sure if your boiler is G-rated you can check by making a note of the boiler number and contact the Energy Saving Trust on 0800 512 012 who will advise you on this issue or look on the British Gas website which has a search tool to calculate your boiler rating.
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