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Boiler Upgrade Scheme: Get Up to £7,500 Towards an Air Source Heat Pump

Boiler Upgrade Scheme: Get Up to £7,500 Towards an Air Source Heat Pump


Government Funding to Help Upgrade Your Home Heating

If you are thinking about replacing an old gas, oil, LPG or electric heating system, the UK Government’s Boiler Upgrade Scheme could help reduce the upfront cost of installing a low-carbon heating system.

Through the scheme, eligible homeowners and property owners in England and Wales may be able to receive up to £7,500 towards the cost of an air source heat pump installation.

At MyEnergy, we help homeowners understand whether their property may be suitable, what funding may be available, and how an air source heat pump could help create a warmer, more efficient home.



What Is the Boiler Upgrade Scheme?

The Boiler Upgrade Scheme, often called BUS, is a government-backed grant designed to encourage the replacement of fossil fuel heating systems with lower-carbon alternatives such as heat pumps.

The scheme helps reduce the upfront cost of installation by providing a grant towards eligible systems. For many homeowners, this can make upgrading to an air source heat pump more affordable.

Current grant support includes:

  • £7,500 towards an air source heat pump

  • £7,500 towards a ground source heat pump

  • £5,000 towards a biomass boiler

  • £2,500 towards an air-to-air heat pump

For most domestic customers looking to modernise their home heating, the most common option is an air-to-water air source heat pump.


How Does the £7,500 Grant Work?

The Boiler Upgrade Scheme is designed to make the funding process straightforward for the customer.

Rather than the homeowner applying directly for the grant payment, the installer applies for the voucher. The grant is then usually shown as an upfront discount against the cost of the installation.

This means eligible customers can benefit from the funding before paying the final installation balance.

Through MyEnergy, you can take the first step by checking whether your property may be suitable and whether you could qualify for grant support.

You can:

  • Check your potential eligibility

  • Review whether your current heating system may qualify

  • Understand the next steps

  • Explore whether an air source heat pump is suitable for your home

  • Speak to a specialist before making a decision

Check your eligibility here:https://bus.byswiperight.com


Who May Be Eligible?

The Boiler Upgrade Scheme is available for eligible properties in England and Wales.

You may be able to apply if you are replacing an existing fossil fuel heating system, such as:

  • Gas boiler

  • Oil boiler

  • LPG boiler

  • Electric heating system

The property must meet the scheme requirements, and the installation must be carried out by an eligible, approved installer.

Eligibility can depend on the property type, the existing heating system, the proposed new system, and current scheme rules. This is why a proper eligibility check and home assessment are important before moving forward.

Start your BUS eligibility check:https://bus.byswiperight.com


Why Choose an Air Source Heat Pump?

An air source heat pump is a modern heating system that extracts heat from the outside air and uses it to heat your home and hot water.

Even in colder weather, there is still heat energy in the air. The heat pump captures this energy and upgrades it into usable heat for your property.

A correctly designed air source heat pump can offer several key benefits.


1. Lower-Carbon Heating

Air source heat pumps are a low-carbon alternative to traditional fossil fuel boilers.

Because they use electricity and renewable heat from the outside air, they can help reduce the carbon footprint of your home, particularly when replacing oil, LPG or older inefficient systems.

As the UK electricity grid continues to become cleaner, heat pumps are expected to play an increasingly important role in the future of home heating.


2. Improved Heating Efficiency

Unlike a boiler, which burns fuel to create heat, an air source heat pump moves heat from outside into your home.

This can make the system highly efficient when correctly designed, installed and controlled.

The best results are achieved when the heat pump is matched to the property’s heat loss, radiator sizes, hot water demand and insulation levels.

A proper home assessment helps ensure the system is suitable for the property and designed to deliver comfort, efficiency and reliable performance.


3. Potential Energy Bill Improvements

An air source heat pump may help reduce running costs, especially where it replaces older or more expensive heating systems such as oil, LPG, direct electric heating or inefficient boilers.

Actual bill savings will depend on:

  • Your current heating system

  • Your electricity tariff

  • Your property size

  • Your insulation levels

  • Your radiator and pipework suitability

  • How you use your heating and hot water

  • The design and efficiency of the installed system

A heat pump is not a one-size-fits-all product. Correct design is essential to achieving good comfort and efficiency.


4. A Warmer, More Comfortable Home

Air source heat pumps are designed to provide steady, consistent heating.

Instead of heating the home in short, high-temperature bursts, they usually work best by maintaining a comfortable temperature over longer periods.

This can help reduce cold spots and create a more even level of warmth throughout the property.

When combined with suitable radiators, good insulation and smart controls, an air source heat pump can make your home feel more comfortable during the colder months.


5. Future-Proof Your Heating System

The way homes are heated in the UK is changing.

Many homeowners are now looking for heating systems that are more efficient, lower carbon and compatible with future energy improvements.

An air source heat pump can work well alongside:

  • Solar PV

  • Battery storage

  • Smart heating controls

  • Loft insulation

  • Cavity wall insulation

  • Internal wall insulation

  • Hot water cylinder upgrades

This makes it a strong option for homeowners who want to improve their property’s long-term energy performance.


Take the First Step With MyEnergy

MyEnergy helps homeowners explore smarter ways to improve home energy efficiency, reduce reliance on older heating systems and understand available funding options.

Whether you are just starting to research air source heat pumps or already want to check your Boiler Upgrade Scheme eligibility, MyEnergy gives you a simple way to begin.

Use the links below to get started:

Check Boiler Upgrade Scheme Eligibility:https://bus.byswiperight.com


Check If You Could Qualify for £7,500 Funding

If you are considering replacing your existing heating system, now could be a good time to explore the Boiler Upgrade Scheme.

Eligible customers may be able to access up to £7,500 towards an air source heat pump installation, helping reduce the upfront cost of upgrading to a modern, efficient heating system.

Start your eligibility check today:https://bus.byswiperight.com

Need help understanding your options?Talk to a specialist here:https://myenergy.byswiperight.com/letstalk

MyEnergy — helping homeowners explore warmer, more efficient and lower-carbon homes.

 
 
 

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