Boiler Upgrade Scheme
Decarbonisation of Domestic Energy
What is the Boiler Upgrade Scheme?
The major goal of the Boiler Upgrade Scheme is to make it easier to cover the costs of replacing domestic gas, oil and mains-powered electric central heating systems with heat pumps.
This effort is consistent with the requirement of domestic energy decarbonisation, and so contributes to the United Kingdom’s ambitious goals of reducing net CO2 emissions by 78% from 1990 levels by 2035, and eventually achieving complete carbon neutrality by 2050.
Air Source Heat Pump grants
To lower the cost of installing an air source heat pump, we can apply for a £7,500 grant through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme if you live in England or Wales. Heat pump installations completed by the end of March 2028 are covered by the programme.
How do I apply for the boiler upgrade scheme?
You cannot directly apply for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme as a homeowner. Instead, we can apply for the BUS on your behalf.
All grants given out through the BUS are paid to us, and then we give you a discount on your payment in the same amount.
The energy regulator, Ofgem, will get in touch with you to make sure that our application is valid in order to prevent installers from filing false claims under the programme.
Eligibility for a grant
Both household and non-domestic properties in England and Wales are eligible for the programme.
The scheme does not apply to newly constructed homes, with the exception of self-built homes that:
- developed primarily with the help of the original owner’s efforts or resources
- has never been held by a company or group
Grants are not offered to:
- Social housing, which includes shared ownership programmes, is any rented or owned property that is offered to individuals or families at a price below market value.
- properties that have already obtained government assistance or a commitment from an energy provider to buy a heat pump or build a biomass boiler.
EPC Eligibility
A property’s energy use is disclosed in an energy performance certificate (EPC), along with suggestions for how to lower energy consumption and save money. Every time you purchase, sell, or rent a property, it is necessary.
Prior to approving any grant request, we confirm that a property’s EPC:
- was issued within the last 10 years
- has no recommendations for loft or cavity wall insulation
Interested in upgrading your heating system
If you are interested in upgrading your heating system to a heat pump, don’t delay, call us.