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Boiler Upgrade Scheme: up to £9,000 off a heat pump

The Boiler Upgrade Scheme is a government grant towards replacing your oil, gas, electric or LPG heating with a heat pump. It is £7,500 for most homes, and £9,000 for homes heated by oil or LPG with no mains gas connection until March 2027. Grant Store applies on your behalf and takes it off your quote. Get your free quote today.

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What is the Boiler Upgrade Scheme?

The Boiler Upgrade Scheme is a government grant that covers part of the cost of replacing a fossil fuel heating system with a heat pump or biomass boiler. Fossil fuel systems include oil, gas, electric and LPG.

It is open to property owners in England and Wales. You can claim one grant per property, and it can be used for your home or a building used for your business.

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How much can you get?

  • £7,500 towards an air source heat pump
  • £7,500 towards a ground source heat pump, including water source heat pumps and shared ground loops
  • £5,000 towards a biomass boiler
  • £2,500 towards an air-to-air heat pump

Until March 2027, homes heated by oil or LPG with no mains gas connection can get an extra £1,500 towards an air source or ground source heat pump, which makes £9,000.

Hybrid systems, such as a gas boiler combined with a heat pump, are not covered.

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Who qualifies for the grant?

You qualify if you own the property, including a business, a second home or a property you rent out to tenants, and you are replacing a fossil fuel heating system such as oil, gas, electric or LPG.

  • You can still qualify if you have already had funding for insulation or other energy efficiency work.
  • The heat pump must be commissioned and installed within 120 days of the application.
  • Biomass boilers need an off gas, rural property and are not available for self build homes.

Most new build properties, social housing, and properties that have already received government funding for a heat pump or biomass boiler are not eligible. If you move into a finished new build with a fossil fuel boiler, you may be able to claim. Read the government guidance on the scheme.

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How to claim the grant

  1. Get a quote. We survey your home and quote for the work.
  2. Confirm you are eligible. We check this for you.
  3. Agree the quote. The grant is shown on your quotation.
  4. We apply for you. Your installer applies to Ofgem on your behalf.
  5. Pay less. The value of the grant is taken off what you pay and shown on your invoice.

Ofgem may contact you, or visit your property, to check the installation, and MCS may carry out its own checks.

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Why claim the grant through Grant Store?

We are MCS certified and Heat Geek Certified, so we design every heat pump from a room by room heat loss calculation. We check that you are eligible, apply to Ofgem for you and show the grant on your quote, so you do not have to find the money up front.

Ready to make the switch? Get started with your free quote today!

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How we take you from quote to heat pump

With our simple 3-step process, switching to a heat pump system is easy. Here’s what you can expect:

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Tell us about you

Give us a few details about your property – location, size, and energy needs. This helps us understand your heating needs so we can design the best solution.

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We’ll find the best package

Based on your information, we’ll find the best heat pump system and send over a free quote. You’ll get the most efficient, cost-effective solution for your needs.

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Book your installation

Like what you see? Schedule your installation at a time that suits you, and our experienced team will take care of everything!

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Boiler Upgrade Scheme questions

Not sure if you qualify? These are the questions we hear most. Check out the answers below, or give us a call if you need more information.

Who can get the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant?

You can get the grant if you own the property and you are replacing an oil, gas, electric or LPG heating system with a heat pump. It is open to owners in England and Wales, and that includes landlords and businesses. Most new builds and social housing are not eligible.

How much is the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant?

The grant is £7,500 towards an air source or ground source heat pump, £5,000 towards a biomass boiler and £2,500 towards an air-to-air heat pump. Homes heated by oil or LPG with no mains gas connection can get an extra £1,500 towards an air source or ground source heat pump until March 2027, which makes £9,000.

Do I have to apply for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant myself?

No. Your installer applies to Ofgem on your behalf. The value of the grant is taken off the amount you pay for the installation and shown on your quotation and invoice.

Can landlords and businesses claim the Boiler Upgrade Scheme?

Yes, as long as you own the property. That includes a business, a second home or a property you rent out to tenants.

Can I get the Boiler Upgrade Scheme for a hybrid system or a new build?

Hybrid systems, such as a gas boiler combined with a heat pump, are not covered. Most new build properties are not eligible either, but if you move into a finished new build with a fossil fuel boiler you may be able to claim.

Is the Boiler Upgrade Scheme available in Scotland?

No. The Boiler Upgrade Scheme is open to people in England and Wales. If you live in Scotland you might be able to get an interest-free loan or a grant to make your home more energy efficient.

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