The Boiler Upgrade Scheme is a UK Government grant that pays towards swapping a gas, oil or LPG heating system — or an old electric heating system — for a modern, efficient heat pump. The grant is taken straight off your installer's quote, so there's nothing to claim back and nothing to repay.
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) is run by Ofgem, the UK's energy regulator, and is open to homeowners and eligible business premises in England and Wales. It helps you move from a gas, oil or LPG heating system — or an old electric heating system — to a low-carbon heat pump. Your gas, oil or LPG system doesn't need to be old or broken to qualify; if you're on electric heating, it needs to be an older system.
You never receive or claim the money yourself. Your installer needs to be MCS-certified, which simply means they're approved to a recognised industry standard for installing heat pumps. They apply for the grant on your behalf and deduct it directly from your quote, so the discount is already built into the price you pay.
To qualify, you'll generally need:
Heat pumps are far more efficient than fossil fuel boilers, cutting your day-to-day heating bills.
Move away from fossil fuels and reduce your home or business's carbon emissions.
The extra £9,000 rate for oil and LPG homes is a temporary increase, currently expected to run until 31 March 2027 — so it's worth checking your eligibility sooner rather than later.
Combine a heat pump with solar panels or a commercial PPA for even greater long-term savings.
We handle the paperwork — you get a straightforward path from enquiry to installation.
Tell us about your property and current heating system and we'll confirm what grant you're likely to qualify for.
Your MCS-certified installer provides a fixed quote with the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant already deducted.
The grant application is submitted directly to Ofgem on your behalf — no forms for you to fill in.
Your heat pump is installed by certified engineers, with support and guidance after the job is done.
£9,000 towards a heat pump if your home isn't connected to the mains gas network and runs on oil or LPG — it doesn't matter how old or new your current system is.
£7,500 towards a heat pump if your home currently runs on mains gas heating (any age or condition), or an older electric heating system.
£5,000 towards a boiler that burns wood pellets or chips instead of fossil fuels — a good option where a heat pump isn't practical for your property.
£2,500 towards a heat battery (which stores heat ready to use) or an air-to-air heat pump, which can also cool your home in summer.
Call us or send us a message — we'll confirm your eligibility and walk you through the next steps. No obligation, no pressure.