£7,500

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Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) — £7,500

Last updated: March 2026

The Boiler Upgrade Scheme is the main government grant for heat pump installations. It provides £7,500 towards the cost of an air source or ground source heat pump. The grant has been extended to at least 2030 with a total commitment of £2.7 billion.

Technology	Grant Amount
Air source heat pump (air-to-water)	£7,500
Ground source heat pump	£7,500
Water source heat pump	£7,500
Biomass boiler (off-gas grid)	£5,000
Air-to-air heat pump	£2,500

Eligibility

Own your property in England or Wales
Have a valid EPC from the last 10 years
Currently use fossil fuel or electric heating (no existing heat pump)
Use an MCS-certified installer (that's us)
Maximum installation capacity of 45 kWth
No means testing — available to all homeowners

How It Works

We handle everything. As your MCS-certified installer, we submit the application to Ofgem on your behalf. The £7,500 is deducted directly from your invoice — you never pay the full price. It's that simple.

All Available Grants

Other Grants & Schemes in Bristol

Beyond the BUS grant, several other schemes could reduce your costs further.

Warm Homes Local Grant

Up to £30,000

For low-income households. Covers heat pumps, insulation, and other energy efficiency measures. Funded by the government and delivered through local authorities.

Eligibility: Household income below threshold, EPC D or below, or receiving qualifying benefits.

ECO4 Scheme

Varies

Energy Company Obligation scheme. Major energy suppliers fund energy efficiency improvements for eligible households.

Eligibility: Receiving qualifying benefits (Universal Credit, Pension Credit, etc.) or referred by local authority flex scheme.

Great British Insulation Scheme

Varies

Focuses on insulation measures to complement heat pump installations. Available for homes in lower Council Tax bands.

Eligibility: Council Tax bands A–D in England, or A–E in Scotland/Wales. Some income-based eligibility.

City Leap Community Energy Fund

Part of £1.5m fund

Bristol-specific fund through the City Leap partnership. Supports community-level and individual low-carbon energy projects.

Eligibility: Bristol residents. Priority for community projects and fuel-poor households.

Retrofit West Vouchers

Up to £250

Vouchers for professional energy assessments to identify the best retrofit measures for your home, including heat pump suitability.

Eligibility: Homeowners in the West of England region.

0% VAT on Heat Pumps

Save ~£2,000

Zero-rate VAT applies to all heat pump installations until at least March 2027. This saves approximately £2,000 on a typical installation.

Eligibility: All residential properties. Applied automatically by the installer.

Can I Combine Grants?

You cannot combine the BUS grant with ECO4 or the Warm Homes Local Grant for the same measure (i.e., the heat pump itself).

However, you can use multiple grants for different measures. For example:

BUS grant for the heat pump (£7,500)
Great British Insulation Scheme for loft or cavity wall insulation
Retrofit West voucher for your initial energy assessment (£250)

We help you identify the optimal combination of grants for your situation.

Simple Process

How to Claim Your Grant

We make it effortless — here's the step-by-step process.

Contact us for a free survey

We assess your property and confirm grant eligibility.

Receive your detailed quote

Transparent pricing showing the grant deduction upfront.

We apply to Ofgem

We submit your BUS grant application — you sign a declaration, that's it.

Grant confirmed

Ofgem approves the voucher (typically 2–3 weeks).

Installation & payment

We install your heat pump. You pay the net price after the £7,500 deduction.

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FAQs

Grant Questions Answered

How do I apply for the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant?

You don't need to apply directly. As your MCS-certified installer, we submit the application to Ofgem on your behalf. The £7,500 is deducted directly from your invoice — you never pay the full price. The process takes 2–3 weeks.

Can I combine the BUS grant with other grants?

You cannot combine the BUS grant with ECO4 or the Warm Homes Local Grant for the same measure. However, you can use BUS for the heat pump and other grants for insulation or other energy efficiency measures. We help you identify the best combination.

What happens if the BUS grant budget runs out?

The government has committed £2.7 billion and extended the scheme to at least 2030. While it's first-come, first-served, budget availability has been consistent. We recommend acting promptly to secure your grant allocation.

Do I need an EPC to get the grant?

Yes, you need a valid Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) dated within the last 10 years. If you don't have one, we can arrange an EPC assessment for you. Most Bristol properties already have one from a recent sale or rental.

Is the grant available for landlords?

Yes, private landlords can apply for the BUS grant for rental properties, subject to the same eligibility criteria. The property must have a valid EPC and currently use fossil fuel or electric heating.

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