The Boiler Upgrade Scheme explained | £7500 Grant
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant gives homeowners money towards installing low-carbon heating systems to make homes in England and Wales more environmentally friendly.
What is the Boiler Upgrade Scheme?
To meet the UK's net zero goals, the Government encourages homeowners to replace traditional fossil fuel boilers with energy-efficient heat pumps. The Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) offers financial support to make low carbon heating installations more affordable. Though heat pumps are pricier than gas boilers and take longer to install, the BUS helps lower upfront costs for homeowners in England and Wales. This scheme will continue until 2028, with an additional £1.5 billion budget as part of a nearly £4 billion effort to cut carbon emissions. There is also 0% VAT on installing energy-saving materials, including heat pumps, effective until March 2027. Note that different funding options apply for Scotland (Home Energy Scotland grant) and Northern Ireland.
How does the Boiler Upgrade Scheme work?
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) is available for eligible homeowners in England and Wales who want to switch to low-carbon heating systems, moving away from fossil fuels. The BUS offers a grant of up to £7,500 to lower the initial cost of your selected low-carbon system. Vito Energy will apply for the government grant, which will be deducted from the total installation cost in your quote.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
Who can apply for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme?
New build properties and social housing are not eligible for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, except for custom builds (like owner-built homes). Custom new builds do not need an EPC but must be primarily built by the first owner and owned by an individual.
Technology eligibility:
To qualify for the scheme, your chosen low-carbon technology must:
Not have been installed or commissioned in the last 120 days.
Fully replace an existing fossil fuel system (like oil, gas, or electric).
Have a capacity of no more than 45kW (suitable for most homes), or a shared ground loop capacity of 300kW (for ground source heat pumps).
Meet all heating and hot water needs of the property.