What is the Boiler Upgrade Scheme?

A UK government grant providing £7,500 towards an air source heat pump (£7,500 for ground source) in England and Wales. Applied for by your MCS-certified installer on your behalf.

Owner-occupied or privately rented properties in England and Wales with a valid EPC and no outstanding insulation recommendations. Some exceptions apply — confirm with an MCS-certified installer.

Home Energy Scotland offers grants and interest-free loans towards heat pumps, with different eligibility criteria. Northern Ireland has separate schemes.

Can I combine grants?

BUS cannot be combined with ECO4 funding for the same measure, but you may stack grants with other improvements such as insulation. An installer can confirm what applies.

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Heat Pump Grants UK

What's available in 2026 — the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, Home Energy Scotland and other UK schemes.

UK heat pump grants can take thousands of pounds off the cost of installing a heat pump. Here's a plain-English overview. We're an installer matching service — eligibility for any specific scheme is determined by an MCS-certified installer and the scheme administrator.

Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS)

£7,500 grant towards an air source or ground source heat pump in England and Wales. Applied for by your MCS-certified installer. Available until at least 2028 under current government plans.

Home Energy Scotland

Scotland has its own scheme of grants and interest-free loans for heat pumps via Home Energy Scotland. Amounts and eligibility differ from BUS.

ECO4

Some lower-income or low-EPC households may qualify for fully funded measures including heat pumps via the Energy Company Obligation, run by larger energy suppliers.

VAT

Heat pumps installed in residential properties are currently zero-rated for VAT until 31 March 2027.

How to find out what you qualify for

An MCS-certified installer will assess eligibility for current schemes as part of their quote. Compare quotes to see what applies to your home.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Boiler Upgrade Scheme?: A UK government grant providing £7,500 towards an air source heat pump (£7,500 for ground source) in England and Wales. Applied for by your MCS-certified installer on your behalf.
Who is eligible?: Owner-occupied or privately rented properties in England and Wales with a valid EPC and no outstanding insulation recommendations. Some exceptions apply — confirm with an MCS-certified installer.
What about Scotland?: Home Energy Scotland offers grants and interest-free loans towards heat pumps, with different eligibility criteria. Northern Ireland has separate schemes.
Can I combine grants?: BUS cannot be combined with ECO4 funding for the same measure, but you may stack grants with other improvements such as insulation. An installer can confirm what applies.