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What is the first time central heating grant?

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The ECO3 Scheme also includes the 'First Time Central Heating Grant. ECO3 was the core scheme introduced by the government. The Energy Company Obligation is a legal obligation for larger energy suppliers to implement energy efficiency measures in domestic homes. It’s part of a scheme of grants that the government offers to make the UK more eco-friendly by reducing the UK's emissions by 2050. The term "Affordable Heath" might be something you've heard. Affordable Warmth focuses on those who are most in dire need. This includes households with low incomes, fuel poverty, and vulnerable households. The Government has established the eligibility criteria for ECO3, which will make the scheme available to approximately 6.6m households. Additionally, up to 25% of the obligation can be met by Local Authority Flexible eligibility. ECO3 was created by the UK Government to make home heating more economical and more efficient. It involves replacing old and inefficient boilers ...