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Posted by Mark Stephens
The introduction of a boiler scrappage scheme has been announced in chancellor Alistair Darling's pre-Budget report.
But for the chief executive of the Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE), this is not enough.
Blane Judd, CIPHE chief executive, believes that advice is needed alongside cash incentives.
Mr Judd said: "Whilst we welcome any incentive that encourages members of the public to make their home safer and more energy efficient a cash-back allowance on its own is not enough."
He maintains that guidance is needed alongside incentive because "without issuing advice on the correct sizing of the boiler, installation of proper controls and the importance of regular maintenance to help reduce energy consumption, little will be achieved by simply replacing old boilers".
One tonne of carbon is added to the atmosphere each year by each inefficient boiler, according to the chancellor
As well as the environmental effect, an uneconomical boiler can add over £200 to a family's annual household bills.
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