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22/09/2023
DfC Close NI's Boiler Replacement Scheme
Northern Ireland's Boiler Replacement Scheme is to be closed due to budget constraints, the Department for Communities (DfC).
The department has said that as a result of increasing budgetary pressure, the scheme, which offered a grant of up to £1,000 for homeowners to replace boilers that are over 15 years old, will no longer be accepting applications. The Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) will continue to replace boilers for those customers who have already received formal approval. Customers whose applications cannot be processed will be contacted by NIHE.
The DfC will continue to fund the Affordable Warmth Scheme to help those on lower incomes with the costs of energy efficiency measures.
Free comprehensive advice and support on how to save energy in the home and eligibility for help to improve energy efficiency on assistance is available from the NI Energy Advice Line Service on 0800 111 44 55.
The department has said that as a result of increasing budgetary pressure, the scheme, which offered a grant of up to £1,000 for homeowners to replace boilers that are over 15 years old, will no longer be accepting applications. The Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) will continue to replace boilers for those customers who have already received formal approval. Customers whose applications cannot be processed will be contacted by NIHE.
The DfC will continue to fund the Affordable Warmth Scheme to help those on lower incomes with the costs of energy efficiency measures.
Free comprehensive advice and support on how to save energy in the home and eligibility for help to improve energy efficiency on assistance is available from the NI Energy Advice Line Service on 0800 111 44 55.
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