Boiler Scrappage Scheme

The potential development of a £4 million Welsh Boiler Scrappage Scheme has moved forward with an announcement by Environment minister Jane Davidson. The budget is being established by the UK Treasury and the Welsh Assembly Cabinet will be able to decide how this money is allocated.

There has been recent comment in Scotland concerning the development of a scheme following the announcement by the Chancellor Alistair Darling of an English Boiler Scrappage Scheme. Communities Minister Alex Neil recently insisted last week that the Scottish Government had not ruled out introducing their own boiler scrappage scheme.

Responding to similar concerns in Wales Mrs Davidson said that the Welsh Assembly Government “is considering introducing a similar scheme in Wales, and we are currently working up a series of proposals taking into consideration the impact on those in fuel poverty, the relative carbon savings and value for money.”

Noting the limited funding she also noted that “If a boiler scrappage scheme is introduced to Wales, there is likely to be more emphasis on targeting fuel poor households.”