Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS)

The Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) is a government grant scheme for ground and air source heat pumps. It is administered by Ofgem and provides funding for homeowners and businesses to install heating measures in their homes at a discounted price. The boiler upgrade scheme aims to incentivise people to switch to cleaner heating and help the UK reach its 2050 net zero target. The total funding pool is 450 million and the scheme is due to run until 31 March 2025.

Although it was first launched in April 2022, the boiler upgrade scheme increased grant amounts from Monday 23 October 2023.

Both Air and Ground source Heat pump grants are currently £7500.

As long as your Energy performance certificate (EPC) doesn’t have recommendations for loft or cavity wall insulation you should be eligible for the grant. If it doesn't then you’ll probably need to get the insulation work done before applying. For new builds, chances are your home already meets the EPC standard, and if you own a listed building, you may be EPC or insulation exemption – so worth checking out in more detail beforehand.

Under the Microgeneration certification Scheme (MCS) EGE are accredited Heat pump Installers and are eligible to apply for these grants.