Why Britons should take advantage of boiler scrappage scheme now
The recent boiler scrappage scheme, which was unveiled by Alistair Darling during this year's pre-Budget report, may have made the decision to give a central heating system a green makeover with a new energy efficient boiler easier for many Britons.
It was revealed by the Chancellor of the Exchequer that Britons who currently have a G-rated gas boiler - making it the least energy efficient - will receive £400 towards the cost of an upgrade.
He stated that he hoped the scheme would see more households saving money on their energy bills, while also helping to bring the country closer to its carbon emission reduction targets.
The campaign has been welcomed by the boiler manufacture and installation industry. Indeed, Boiler Guide has stated that the scheme is likely to prompt a rush from consumers looking to get quotes on the work.
With this in mind, the group advised homeowners to ensure they search around and get a quote as soon as possible so that they do not have to wait for their replacement.
Boiler Guide recommended that a central heating boiler which has an efficient rating of A - such as a condensing boiler or combination boiler - is likely to see people reducing their annual heating bills by over £230, while yearly carbon emissions could be lowered by as much as a tonne.
The government is expected to make £50 million available to fund the scrappage scheme and it is hoped over 125,000 households will benefit.
However, there is another reason for consumers to get their skates on and choose a new boiler.
The Times recently pointed out that only properties with the least efficient G-rated gas boilers will be eligible for the funds at this point "but competition for funds could still be fierce".
"About 4.5 million homes are believed to have a G-rated boiler but, with £50 million earmarked, only 125,000 will be able to upgrade their boilers at a reduced cost when the scrappage scheme is launched early next year," the newspaper warned.
David Weatherall, from the Energy Saving Trust, told the news provider: "We expect the scheme to be considerably oversubscribed, so homeowners should apply at the earliest opportunity."
In addition to the money saving benefits, the news provider claimed the scheme will also have significant environmental benefits - saving an estimated 4.5 million tonnes of carbon dioxide from reaching the atmosphere every year, the equivalent of the emissions produced by 830,000 households.
And there are even more benefits to investing in a new and energy efficient gas boiler. Ratedpeople.com claims that making central heating more efficient through the addition of a new boiler is one of the most "cost effective" ways of adding value to a property, which is likely to be welcome news for people hoping to progress up the housing ladder in the coming year.
Ottokar Rosenberger, director of sales and marketing for Ratedpeople.com, said the scheme will be of a great benefit to homeowners both in terms of the money they will save on bills as a result of it and the value they will add to their houses.
He added the campaign is likely to be "instrumental" in bringing the majority of the UK's central heating systems into the 21st century - a time when energy efficiency, sustainability and the environment are of increasing importance.
Choosing a condensing boiler could save as much as a third on current annual utility bills, the Energy Saving Trust has preciously claimed.
The economy may have come out of the recession, but many Britons are continuing to delay any plans they may have had to start climbing the property ladder by purchasing their first home, choosing instead to rent.
People in Wales who are over the age of 60 are set to be able to benefit from a boiler scrappage scheme similar to that which was recently introduced in the UK, which could see many households enjoying a more modern central heating system in no time.
The recent boiler scrappage scheme, which was unveiled by Alistair Darling during this year's pre-Budget report, may have made the decision to give a central heating system a green makeover with a new energy efficient boiler easier for many Britons.
Just weeks after chancellor of the exchequer Alistair Darling announced the introduction of a new boiler scrappage scheme as part of the pre-Budget report, the prime minister and the climate change secretary have officially launched the campaign.
With the clocks set to go back this month, many households may also be keen to turn back the amount of energy they consume so that it is at the same level as during the summer months.
With the sun still making a regular appearance and the weather generally mild, the summer may be the last time that Britons believe they will find themselves considering buying a new boiler.
Over the last year, Britons may have become increasingly concerned over reports about climate change and particularly how domestic carbon emissions for household appliances could have been playing a part in this.
The summer months are finally on the horizon which may mean that home central heating is the last thing on the minds of many Britons.
While burning wood may not be thought of as the greenest way to heat a home, in actuality a solid fuel boiler can be more energy efficient and environmentally friendly than boilers which run on finite resources, such as gas.
Residents in the city of Preston may be set to enjoy a toasty warm winter this year, thanks to heating appliance manufacturer Baxi.
The recent boiler scrappage scheme, which was unveiled by Alistair Darling during this year's pre-Budget report, may have made the decision to give a central heating system a green makeover with a new energy efficient boiler easier for many Britons.
Britons keen to take advantage of the UK's new boiler scrappage scheme may be interested to learn what a G-rated boiler is.
Britons planning to take advantage of the government's new boiler scrappage scheme have been advised to consider purchasing the central heating appliance through an independent supplier in order to save money.
The government's recently launched boiler scrappage scheme has seen an "enthusiastic response", as Britons rush to take advantage of the money-off voucher to put towards a new condensing boiler.
Britons planning to invest in a new boiler following this week's announcement by Gordon Brown of the launch of the boiler scrappage scheme should ensure they contact a registered fitter, it has been urged.
Baxi Group has announced it is supporting a petition being put to prime minister Gordon Brown in order to urge the government to fund a new boiler scrappage scheme, in an effort to encourage consumers to invest in new and more energy-efficient boiler technology.
Upon the launch of the government's boiler scrappage scheme, thousands of Britons had already pre-registered, which may mean the campaign is already proving popular with households attempting to become more energy efficient.
The prime minister and the climate change secretary will today (January 5th) "kick start" the national boiler scrappage scheme, it has been announced.
Homeowners could benefit more from the recently unveiled boiler scrappage scheme if they were offered improved information, one sector commentator has asserted.
Britons can greatly benefit from the government's ongoing boiler scrappage scheme, which was launched in January, it has been claimed.
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