As we transition towards net zero, the way we heat our homes needs to change and to support the net zero transition, the government has introduced the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS).

The scheme enables property owners to move away from their reliance on fossil fuel systems to switch to a cleaner, more efficient heating system in an affordable way by providing grants towards the cost of heat pumps.

The BUS is open to domestic and small non-domestic properties in England and Wales until 2025. 

The BUS offers £5,000 towards the cost of an air source heat pump and £6,000 towards the cost of a ground source heat pump. It also offers £5,000 towards a biomass boiler for properties in rural areas that are not connected to the gas grid. The funding can only be used to replace traditional fossil fuel heating systems (gas, oil or electric).

To help reduce costs further the government has introduced 0% VAT in the installation of energy saving equipment including heat pumps and biomass boilers for the next 5 years.

The application process will be installer led, meaning installers will apply on behalf of property owners however property owners will, however, also need to complete an online form on the OFGEM website ... follow the link below for further details :-

www.ofgem.gov.uk/environmental-and-social-schemes/boiler-upgrade-scheme-bus