New funding for Boiler Scrappage Scheme

Age Scotland has welcomed an announcement by the Scottish Government to make a further £1.5 million available as part of their Boiler Scrappage Scheme.
The additional money will provide £1 million on to the existing scheme, with £500,000 dedicated to a new scheme targeting private landlords.
The scheme subsidises the replacement of inefficient boilers by offering households a voucher for £400 if they replace their boiler with a new, more efficient model recommended by the Energy Saving Trust.
Age Scotland Policy Officer, Greg McCracken said "Investing in a more efficient boiler can help cut your energy costs and, ultimately, allow you to recoup the cost of the initial outlay of buying the new equipment.  By supporting homeowners in making their properties more fuel efficient, the Government is helping consumers cut down their fuel bills and tackling fuel poverty."
It is anticipated that a further 2,400 private homes will benefit from this new funding, together with around an additional 1,200 households via private landlords.  The Scheme is operated on a first-come, first-served basis, so to take advantage of the available funding by contacting the Energy Saving Trust on 0131 555 8673.
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