Boiler Upgrade Scheme

As part of the UK’s commitment to become Net Zero by 2050, the government has introduced the Boiler Upgrade Scheme.

Homeowners in England and Wales can get grants towards cost and installation of an air source heat pump, biomass boiler, ground source heat pump, or air to air heat pump as part of the Boiler Upgrade Scheme.

The grant goes towards the capital cost of the heat pump or biomass boiler as well as the installation costs.

What does it cover?

The grant covers:

• £7,500 off the cost and installation of an air source heat pump
• £5,000 off the cost and installation of a biomass boiler
• £7,500 off the cost and installation of a ground source heat pump
• £2,500 off the cost and installation of air to air heat pumps

Until March 2027, you can get an additional £1,500 towards an air source heat pump or ground source heat pump if both:

• your property is heated by oil or LPG
• you do not have a mains gas connection at the property

You cannot get a grant for a hybrid heat pump system (for example a combination of gas boiler and air source heat pump).

The system you install must meet certain standards, such as minimum efficiency levels (your installer can advise you on these).

The maximum capacity is:

• 300kWth for shared ground loops
• 45kWth for individual systems
• 70kWth if a heat pump is installed with one or more additional heat pumps

Eligibility requirements

You may be eligible if you:

• own the property you’re applying for (including if it’s a second home, or a property you rent out to tenants)
• are replacing fossil fuel heating systems – such as oil, gas, electric or LPG (liquefied petroleum gas)

Excluded properties

Grants are not available for:

• Social housing
• New build properties
• Properties that have already had government funding or support for a heat pump or biomass boiler

How to Apply

• Contact suitable MCS certified installers to get quotes for the work.
• Confirm you’re eligible (your installer will tell you).
• Agree a quote with your chosen installer.

The installer will then apply on your behalf on the Ofgem website.

The value of the grant will be taken off the amount you pay to your chosen installer.

To find out more information on the boiler upgrade scheme, please visit Boiler Upgrade Scheme – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)