Heat Pumps
Boiler Upgrade Scheme.
Your guide to the £7,500 grant - and up to £9,000 if you are replacing an oil boiler - in Berkshire, South Oxfordshire and North Hampshire.
As an MCS-certified installer, we can check your eligibility, handle the application and install your air source or ground source heat pump - with the grant deducted from your final bill.
What is the Boiler Upgrade Scheme?
A UK Government grant for low-carbon heating.
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) is a UK Government initiative launched to encourage the adoption of low-carbon heating systems among homeowners in England and Wales. It forms part of the Heat and Buildings Strategy, with the goal of reducing carbon emissions from UK homes to meet the 2050 net zero targets.
The scheme is scheduled to run until 2028 with a budget of £450 million. It offers a grant of £7,500 to eligible homeowners to install a new air source or ground source heat pump. Homes currently heated by an oil boiler can potentially receive up to £9,000, as off-gas-grid properties attract a higher level of support. We will confirm the exact figure your property qualifies for before you commit to anything.
How it works
From eligibility check to installation.
1. Check eligibility
We review your property, EPC and existing heating system to confirm you qualify, and whether you can claim £7,500 or up to £9,000 for an oil-heated home.
2. Survey and quote
Our MCS-certified surveyor visits your home, carries out a heat loss calculation and provides a fixed-price quote.
3. We apply for the grant
As an MCS-certified installer, we submit the BUS application on your behalf and manage the voucher process.
4. Installation and commissioning
Once approved, we install your heat pump and deduct the grant from the total cost, leaving you with a simple final bill.
Eligibility
Do you qualify for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme?
To be eligible for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, homeowners inBerkshire, South Oxfordshire and North Hampshire must meet the following criteria.
Property ownership
You must own the property you are applying for, whether it is your own home, a rental property or a commercial premises.
Valid EPC
Your property must have a valid Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) with no outstanding insulation recommendations.
Replace fossil fuel heating
The new air source or ground source heat pump must fully replace an existing fossil fuel heating system.
System size and demand
The heat pump must meet your property's heating and hot water demands and have a capacity no greater than 45kW.
Got questions?
Boiler Upgrade Scheme FAQs
How do I apply for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme?
Applying is straightforward. As an MCS-certified installer, we can handle the application on your behalf once your property and quotation are confirmed as eligible. You may be contacted by Ofgem to confirm your details and the installation.
What types of heating systems are covered?
The scheme covers low-carbon heating systems including air source heat pumps, ground source heat pumps and biomass boilers. These are more efficient and environmentally friendly than traditional gas or oil boilers.
How much is the grant worth?
Eligible homeowners can claim £7,500 towards the purchase and installation of an air source or ground source heat pump. If you are replacing an oil boiler, you could potentially receive up to £9,000, as off-gas-grid homes attract a higher level of support. We will confirm the figure that applies to your property when we check your eligibility.
When does the scheme end?
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme is scheduled to run until 2028 with a total budget of £450 million. Grants are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so early application is recommended.
Ready to invest in a heat pump?
Do not miss this opportunity to improve your home's energy efficiency and contribute to a greener future. Get in touch to start your Boiler Upgrade Scheme application.
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Looking after homes throughout Berkshire, South Oxfordshire and North Hampshire
We're never more than 20 miles away! From our offices in Pangbourne, we cover Berkshire, South Oxfordshire and North Hampshire. From Henley-on-Thames to Basingstoke, Reading to Newbury and everywhere in between.
- Abingdon
- Arborfield
- Aldermaston
- Didcot
- Earley
- Goring
- Henley-on-Thames
- Hermitage
- Marlow
- Newbury
- Reading
- Shinfield
- Sonning
- Streatley
- Tadley
- Tilehurst
- Thatcham
- Theale
- Twyford
- Wallingford
- Wantage
- Winnersh
- Wokingham
- Woodley
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Locations Served:
We operate within a 25 mile radius of our offices in Pangbourne, covering Berkshire and South Oxfordshire. From Henley on Thames to Basingstoke, Reading to Newbury and everywhere in between.
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