Wales officials now considering implementation of boiler scrappage scheme

The boiler scrappage scheme, similar to the one being introduced in England, is now being considered by the Welsh government.

In the pre-budget report, the chancellor informed that the boiler scheme in England offers households £400 price cut from the cost of a newly purchased boiler. The government official further said that Wales will receive more than £4 million under the scheme from the UK government.

Environment Minister Jane Davidson told that there has been huge interest on the boiler scrappage scheme ever since it was announced in December. The Welsh government is currently considering implementing the same scheme in Wales. In addition, local authorities are now working on a number of studies relating to the impact of the scheme to the environment, and to households’ energy consumption and costs.

The UK government says the boiler scrappage scheme would help households slash their energy bills, cut carbon emissions and generate thousands of jobs. Up to 125,000 homes in England could benefit from the green initiative, which is costing the UK government £50 million.

A boiler costs from £2,000 to £3,000. According to the UK government, the boiler initiative would help save homes 140,000 tonnes of greenhouse gas emission annually – equivalent to taking 45,000 cars off the road.

To be qualified for the scheme, applicants should have a functional G-rated boiler, mostly gas-fired and bought 15 years ago. For oil-fueled boilers, they are only eligible if it was purchased more than 25 years ago. In addition, applicants should be house owners or landlords who rent houses.