Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) – Government Grants for Heat Pumps

The Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) is a UK Government grant designed to help homeowners make the move to renewable heating by reducing the upfront cost of installing an air source or ground source heat pump.

Since 1 April 2022, eligible properties in England and Wales have been able to benefit from the scheme.

How much grant funding is available?

Current grants include:

• £7,500 towards an Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP).

• £7,500 towards a Ground Source Heat Pump (GSHP).

• £9,000 towards an air source or ground source heat pump for eligible off-gas-grid properties replacing an oil or LPG heating system.

The £9,000 grant is currently available until 31 March 2027, subject to eligibility.

How does the scheme work?

We, Eco wright energy apply for the grant voucher through Ofgem and, once approved, the grant is deducted directly from the cost of your installation.

Following completion and commissioning of your new heating system, we redeem the voucher and receive the grant payment directly from Ofgem.

What are the eligibility requirements?

The scheme is administered by Ofgem and has specific eligibility criteria. These include:

• You must own the property.

• You must be replacing an existing fossil fuel or eligible electric heating system.

• Your property must have a valid Energy Performance Certificate (EPC), issued within the last 10 years, subject to certain exemptions.

• Both the installer and the heat pump equipment must be MCS certified.

• The installation must meet the scheme's technical and efficiency requirements.

How long are grant vouchers valid?

Once issued, vouchers have the following validity periods:

• 3 months for Air Source Heat Pumps.

• 6 months for Ground Source Heat Pumps.

If an installation cannot be completed within the voucher validity period, the voucher cannot be extended. However, it may be possible to submit a new application, subject to Ofgem's requirements.

How can Eco-Wright Energy help?

As an MCS-certified renewable heating installer, Eco-Wright Energy can guide you through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme process from your initial enquiry through to installation.

We take care of the grant application on your behalf, helping to make the transition to renewable heating as straightforward as possible.

If you're considering an air source or ground source heat pump, get in touch to discuss your property and find out whether you could benefit from the scheme.

Find out more about the Boiler Upgrade Scheme and eligibility requirements on the Ofgem website:

Boiler Upgrade Scheme – Information for Property Owners