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The boiler scrappage scheme is now closed. The scheme, introduced in January 2010, gave people £400 cash-back to replace certain old, energy-inefficient boilers with newer, more efficient boilers.
All the vouchers available under the boiler scrappage scheme have been given out. No more funding will be made available to the scheme, so it is now closed to new applications.
For further information, you can visit the Energy Saving Trust website.
Old boilers use energy in a far less efficient way than newer models. This means higher energy bills and higher levels of CO2 emissions. Domestic heating accounts for 14 per cent of the UK’s CO2 emissions.
Even though the boiler scrappage scheme is closed, you can still replace your old boiler. This can help cut your bills and reduce your carbon footprint.
You can still save money by taking simple, often cost-free measures
Energy used in homes is responsible for over a quarter of the UK's carbon emissions. Making your home energy efficient and reducing the energy you use will cut carbon emissions and could also save you money.
The vast majority of energy used in homes is for heating. You can make a huge difference to your carbon footprint and your fuel bills by taking a few simple steps, like installing good insulation.
Find out more on the ‘Insulation and heating’ page. This page also tells you about financial help available if you’re making energy saving improvements to your home.
There are lots of ways you can cut down on your energy use. Most are quick and easy – like turning appliances off standby, washing clothes at 30 degrees and turning your central heating down a little. Find out more on the ‘Top tips on saving energy’ page.
A home energy monitor helps you see how much electricity you are using at a given time. In small-scale trials, customers have typically saved five to 15 per cent in the first year of owning a monitor, which could be £25 to £75 off a £500 bill.
Some energy suppliers provide free monitors with selected tariffs; ask your supplier for more information.
For more information on energy monitors, see 'Saving electricity with a home energy monitor'.
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