Boiler Upgrade Scheme
Who is Eligible?
- Own the property you’re applying for
- Have installed (or plan to install) your new heating system on or after 1 April 2022
- Be replacing fossil fuel heating systems (such as oil, gas or electric)
Get Up To £ 7,500 Off On Boiler Replacement
What is the Boiler Upgrade Scheme?
The UK government has introduced the Boiler Upgrade Scheme in a significant stride towards a greener and more sustainable future. This forward-thinking program aims to reduce carbon emissions and enhance energy efficiency by supporting the transition from traditional boilers to more eco-friendly alternatives such as heat pumps.
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme provides grants to encourage property owners to replace existing fossil fuel heating with more efficient, low carbon heating systems including air source heat pumps, ground source heat pumps and, in limited circumstances, biomass boilers.
You can get:
- Up to £7,500 off the cost and installation of an air source heat pump
- Up to £7,500 off the cost and installation of a ground source heat pump
- Up to £5,000 off the cost and installation of a biomass boiler
Air Source Heat Pumps vs Ground Source Heat Pumps vs Biomass Boilers
Air Source Heat Pumps | Ground Source | Biomass Boiler | |
|---|---|---|---|
Source of Heat | Extracts heat from the air | Uses heat from beneath the earth's surface | Burning of biomass fuel, such as wood pellets, chips, or logs. |
Cost | £7,000 - £11,000 | Over £25,000 | Up to £20,000 |
Installation process | Requires setting up a system akin to an air conditioner on the outside of your property. | Requires digging up your land followed by redoing the landscape after installation is complete. | Requires a plant room with adequate space to store fuel/ silo. |
Time | Can be installed in just one day | Takes several weeks to install. | Up to 2 days |