2:30pm Tuesday 23rd March 2010
Over 60s in Pembrokeshire could soon benefit from £500 worth of vouchers towards a new boiler.
Welsh Assembly Environment Minister, Jane Davidson, announced today (Tuesday) that, from next month, over 60s with a G rated boiler in their homes will be eligible for £500 to help upgrade to an A rated boiler .
The £2.5million Welsh Assembly Government scheme is expected to help up to 5,000 households in Wales and will specifically target people in fuel poverty.
“I know there has been a lot of interest from the public since I announced the funding in February," said Ms Davidson.
"So I am now delighted to announce how the funding will be distributed and how people can apply for vouchers.
“Replacing a G-rated boiler with an A-rated boiler could save households up to £235 per year in energy costs, as well as significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions."
The boiler scrappage scheme will be managed by Eaga Cymru. From April 6th applicants will be able to apply by telephone on 0800 316 2816 or online at www.heeswales.co.uk.
Successful applicants will be sent a voucher worth £500, which would then be presented to an installer registered with the scheme.
Applicants to the Welsh boiler scrappage scheme may also be able to benefit from additional discounts offered by British Gas, Eaga Heat, npower hometeam and Swalec.
If you are not sure if your boiler is G-rated you can check by making a note of the boiler number and contacting the Energy Saving Trust on 0800 512 012.
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