Boiler scrappage vouchers 'still available'

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Boiler scrappage vouchers 'still available'

Tue 16th Feb 2010

Householders who are considering taking advantage of the government's boiler scrappage scheme still have the opportunity to do so, despite huge demand for the vouchers already.

So far 54,758 of the vouchers, which offer a discount for consumers thinking of switching to a fuel efficient boiler, have been given out since the programme began in January.

Launched by prime minister Gordon Brown, the scheme is open to up to 125,000 households with working G-rated boilers, which entitles them up to £400 off the cost of a new A-rated appliance.

There are still around 700,000 left, worth a total of £28 million available to those who are interested.

Energy and climate change secretary Ed Miliband said that the scheme will help householders "save around £200 a year off fuel bills and reduce emissions while helping to sustain work for the 130,000 installers and up to 25 UK-based boiler manufacturers throughout the economic recovery".

Many of the major energy companies that sell and install boilers have pledged a further £400 off the price of a new boiler for those using the scheme.

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