How much is the heat pump grant in 2026?

The Boiler Upgrade Scheme provides £7,500 towards air source heat pump installation, £7,500 for ground source heat pumps, and £5,000 for biomass boilers. The grant is applied directly to your quote by your MCS-certified installer.

Who qualifies for the £7,500 heat pump grant?

All homeowners in England and Wales replacing fossil fuel heating systems qualify. You must own the property, have a valid EPC (recommendation only, not required to implement), and use an MCS-certified installer like YEERS. There are no income restrictions.

Do I have to wait for the grant money?

No. YEERS applies for the £7,500 grant on your behalf and deducts it directly from your installation quote. You never wait for reimbursement—the grant is applied upfront.

Can I combine the BUS grant with ECO4?

Yes. If you qualify for ECO4 funding, you can often combine it with the Boiler Upgrade Scheme. We assess your eligibility for all available grants and maximize your funding.

Boiler Upgrade Scheme

£7,500 Heat Pump Grant: Boiler Upgrade Scheme 2026

The UK government provides £7,500 toward air source heat pump installation through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme. YEERS applies the grant directly to your quote—you never wait for reimbursement.

Grant Summary

£7,500

Air Source Heat Pump

£7,500

Ground Source Heat Pump

£5,000

Biomass Boiler

Who Qualifies?

The Boiler Upgrade Scheme is available to all homeowners in England and Wales. Unlike ECO4, there are no income or property energy rating restrictions.

Property ownership: You must own the property (includes landlords)
Replacing fossil fuels: You must be replacing a gas, oil, or electric heating system
MCS installer required: Installation must be completed by an MCS-certified company like YEERS
Valid EPC: Property must have an EPC certificate (recommendations do not need to be implemented)
Location: England and Wales only (Scotland has separate Home Energy Scotland scheme)

How YEERS Applies Your Grant

Unlike previous schemes requiring upfront payment and reimbursement, the BUS grant is applied directly to your installation quote. Here's how it works:

Free Survey & Quote

We assess your property, design your heat pump system, and provide a full quote including the £7,500 BUS grant deduction.

We Apply for the Grant

Before installation, we submit your BUS application to Ofgem. This typically takes 5-7 working days for approval.

Installation & Commissioning

Once approved, we install your heat pump system. Installation typically takes 2-3 days depending on system complexity.

You Pay Reduced Price

You only pay the quote amount minus £7,500. If your system costs £12,000, you pay £4,500. No reimbursement waiting period.

Real Cost Example

Before Grant

£12,000

8kW Air Source Heat Pump
300L Hot Water Cylinder
Full Installation & Commissioning
7-Year Warranty

After £7,500 BUS Grant

£4,500

Grant applied directly to quote
No upfront payment required
0% VAT included until 2027
Finance options available

Combining Grants

You can often combine the Boiler Upgrade Scheme with other government support:

BUS + ECO4: Eligible households can combine £7,500 BUS with ECO4 funding for insulation
BUS + 0% VAT: All residential installations receive 0% VAT until March 2027
BUS + Local Grants: Some local authorities offer additional support through the Warm Homes Plan

YEERS checks your eligibility for all available grants and maximizes your funding. Contact us for a free eligibility assessment.

Ready to Apply?

Get your free heat pump survey and quote with the £7,500 BUS grant already applied. Our MCS-certified team handles your entire application.

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