Making the switch to low-carbon heating more affordable
If you’re thinking about replacing your existing heating system with a greener alternative, the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) could make the switch considerably more affordable.
The government-backed scheme provides grants towards the cost of installing low-carbon heating systems in properties across England and Wales. It can be used when replacing fossil-fuel heating, including gas, oil and LPG systems, and electric heating.
With financial support available towards technologies including air source and ground source heat pumps, BUS can help reduce the upfront cost of moving to a more sustainable way of heating your home.
How much funding is available?
Depending on the heating system you choose, you could currently receive:
- £7,500 towards an air source heat pump (air-to-water)
- £7,500 towards a ground source heat pump, including qualifying water source systems
- £5,000 towards a biomass boiler
- £2,500 towards an air-to-air heat pump
Only one BUS grant is available per property.
Extra support for some off-grid homes
If your property does not have a mains gas connection and is currently heated using oil or LPG, you could currently receive an additional £1,500 towards an eligible air source or ground source heat pump. This additional support is available until March 2027, subject to the scheme requirements.
That could mean up to £9,000 towards the cost of an eligible heat pump installation for qualifying properties.
Who can benefit and how does the scheme work?
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme is available for eligible properties in England and Wales, including homes and buildings used for businesses. The scheme supports the replacement of existing heating systems with eligible low-carbon alternatives, such as heat pumps or biomass boilers. BUS funding cannot be used to replace an existing low-carbon heating system, and hybrid heat pump systems, such as a heat pump combined with a gas boiler, are not eligible.
Rather than receiving the grant as a separate cash payment, the funding contributes towards the cost of your new heating system, helping to make the switch to low-carbon heating more affordable from the outset.
Aran can help you understand whether your property may be eligible, explore the low-carbon heating options available and guide you through the funding process as part of your installation.
You can find further information about eligibility and the scheme on the GOV.UK Boiler Upgrade Scheme website.
Start Your Journey to Low-Carbon Heating
Heat pumps offer a low-carbon alternative to conventional fossil-fuel heating. Rather than burning fuel to create heat, an air source heat pump captures warmth from the outside air and uses it to help heat your home and hot water.
For homeowners looking to reduce their reliance on fossil fuels, switching to a heat pump can be an important step towards a greener, more energy-efficient home. And with the Boiler Upgrade Scheme helping towards the upfront cost, making the move to low-carbon heating could be more affordable.
Aran can help you understand your options, check whether your property may qualify for funding and guide you towards the right heating solution for your home. Get in touch today to find out more and take the next step towards low-carbon heating.