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Consumer group Which? has published the results of their 2017 boiler review, awarding a Best Buy accolade to all Grant oil fired condensing boilers – that is 63 Which? Best Buys! Furthermore, Grant is the only manufacturer to receive an Oil Boiler Best Buy this year.
On 20th September 2017, the tariff rates for the Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) are increasing for biomass boilers, air source heat pumps and ground source heat pumps.
NOTE: The election held in June 2017 meant that the proposed RHI reform regulations (detailed below) could not be laid before Parliament and come into force until after the election.
On 17th October 2016, the Energy and Climate Change Select Committee was incorporated into the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee. Previously known as the Business, Innovation and Skills Committee, the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee will now oversee the Government’s energy brief as well.
In 2016, Grant Vortex oil boilers were purchased and installed more than any other oil boiler brand in the UK [Source: EUA]. Since its launch in 2002, the award winning Grant Vortex range has established itself as the leading oil-fired boiler in the eyes of installers and homeowners alike.
At the beginning of March 2016, the Department of Energy and Climate Change announced a number of changes to the Renewable Heat Incentive which are planned to come into force on 24th March 2016. Six key amendments are due to be introduced but further changes could also be announced.
On 2nd February 2016, the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, confirmed the details of a new boiler scrappage scheme which will offer a £400 subsidy to homeowners and landlords who upgrade their inefficient boilers to high efficiency models. This cashback scheme is being offered to residents in the Greater London area and is a welcome initiative to encourage the uptake of A-rated heating appliances.
Earlier this month, the UK Government confirmed that it will no longer be financing the Green Deal Home Improvement Fund.
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