Boiler Upgrade Scheme: Up to £7,500 for Heat Pumps

Last updated: February 2026

The Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) provides upfront grants of up to £7,500 to help property owners in England and Wales replace fossil fuel or electric heating systems with low-carbon heat pumps. A £5,000 grant is also available for biomass boilers in eligible rural properties.

Grant amounts

Air source heat pump
£7,500
Ground source heat pump
£7,500
Biomass boiler
£5,000
Off-gas grid, rural only

Eligibility requirements

  • You must own the property (including second homes, rental properties, and self-builds — but not most new builds or social housing)
  • Your property must have a valid EPC (issued within the last 10 years)
  • You must be replacing a fossil fuel or electric heating system (gas, oil, LPG, or electric)
  • No income test — available to all eligible property owners regardless of earnings
  • The installation must be done by an MCS-certified installer

How it works

  1. Check eligibility — Confirm your property qualifies
  2. Get quotes — An MCS-certified installer surveys your property and provides a quote
  3. Installer applies — Your installer applies for the BUS grant on your behalf
  4. Grant applied — The £7,500 is deducted from the installation cost upfront
Important note

The Boiler Upgrade Scheme runs until March 2028. It operates on a first-come, first-served basis, so it's worth applying as soon as you're ready.

Ready to switch to a heat pump?

Check if you qualify for a £7,500 grant towards your heat pump installation.

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