Free boiler upgrades and replacements for people with disabilities are designed to help those living in energy-inefficient homes and who are on the lowest incomes. The government-backed schemes and grants help in multiple ways:
The following grants and schemes are most relevant to those looking for free boiler replacement for disabled individuals:
There are plenty of reasons why getting a new boiler could benefit you.
As an individual with disabilities, as with everyone, it’s important to keep a home that’s comfortable and warm. And old boilers are known for their inefficiency and inability to keep homes at a consistent, comfortable temperature.
And that’s before you even consider the higher than average heating bills that come along with old boilers…
However, new boilers:
So why not see how we can help you get the new boiler you deserve today?
Eco Grants by ZOA Energy Solutions supports customers with finding the funding for the eco home improvements they’re entitled to. We work with everybody to help them find the right free boiler scheme or grant, and one area we specialise in is helping get free boiler replacements for disabled individuals.
The grants and schemes we’ll talk about today are all designed to help individuals who need them – those on the lowest incomes and potentially at risk of fuel poverty, plus those living in homes that are energy inefficient. If this applies to you and you have a disability for which you receive a benefit from the government, then you’ll likely qualify for one of the schemes discussed today.
The point is, free boiler replacement for disabled people is an option you ought to explore, because it’ll mean a much more comfortable and cheaper to run home for you.
For anybody to qualify for ECO4 funding, they will need to meet one of the following criteria:
You’ll notice that disability-focused benefits such as Disability Living Allowance, Personal Independence Payment (PIP), and Severe Disability Allowance aren’t included on the list. This is because ECO4 focuses more on household income and energy efficiency than specific benefits. Whereas before, a PIP free boiler was certainly possible under ECO3, ECO4 has slightly different criteria.
Even if you don’t qualify for boiler installation support under ECO4, the Local Authority Flexible Eligibility Scheme (LA Flex) could change that. LA Flex offers similar support to ECO4, so a modern boiler replacement is certainly possible here, but again, it may be partially or fully funded, depending on what you’re entitled to.
The main difference between LA Flex and ECO4 is the flexibility involved. Under LA Flex, local authorities and councils are able to stretch the eligibility criteria of ECO4 to cover more households that need support. And whilst eligibility is more flexible, it’s still the aim of LA Flex to support the most vulnerable households. And that could include you…
So long as you:
And meet two of the following criteria, then you’ll likely qualify for free boiler replacement for disabled individuals:
Yes, although this will depend on meeting the qualifying criteria for the various schemes and grants. If you do, you may be entitled to a free boiler. You might also only receive partial funding. Contact Eco Grants today to see if you qualify.
No. A PIP-free boiler isn’t possible under ECO4. It was under ECO3, but ECO4 changed focus away from specific benefits towards household income and energy efficiency performance in the home. With that said, if you receive PIP, you might also receive another qualifying benefit such as Universal Credit. If you receive PIP, it’s still worth checking with us today to see if you’re eligible for boiler replacement support.
Absolutely, you can still get help with a new boiler if you’re not on benefits! With LA Flex and ECO4, the focus is more on household income thresholds rather than benefits, so you could still qualify. Check with us today.