Ground source & Air source heat pumps both benefit from the governments Bolier Upgrade Scheme
The Bolier Upgrade Scheme is a government initiative designed to encourage the sales of renewable heating systems by paying the purchasers of the equipment £5,000 to subsidise the installation cost.
The government will provide grants to encourage property owners to install low carbon heating systems such as heat pumps, through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS). These grants will help property owners overcome the upfront cost of low carbon heating technologies. The scheme will be open to domestic and small non-domestic properties in England and Wales. It will run from 2022 to 2025.
The amount paid is fixed at £5,000 for air source & £6,000 for ground source.
Key Facts:
- Air source: YES £5,000
- Ground source: YES £6,000
- Domestic installs: YES
- Commercial installs: YES, small non-domestic properties
Boiler Upgrade Scheme
The government will provide grants to encourage property owners to install low carbon heating systems such as heat pumps, through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS). These grants will help property owners overcome the upfront cost of low carbon heating technologies. The scheme will be open to domestic and small non-domestic properties in England and Wales. It will run from 2022 to 2025.
What do you actually get?
Cash grants, payed to the installer: £5,000 off the cost and installation of an air source heat pump £6,000 off the cost and installation of a ground source heat pump
Finer details: You must live in England or Wales You must own your property (whether this is a home or a small non-domestic property) The property will need to have: An installation capacity up to 45kWh (this covers most homes) A valid Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) with no outstanding recommendations for loft or cavity wall insulation (unless you have an insulation exemption) New build properties will not normally be eligible. The only exception is if you’re building your own home.
Or if you would like to have a chat about the Boiler Upgrade Scheme in connection with a heat pump you are considering please feel free call us on 01344 380044