UK Energy Grant
Boiler Upgrade Scheme
A government grant that takes up to £7,500 off the cost of a heat pump — applied as an upfront discount by your MCS-certified installer. No income cap.
Overview
What is the BUS?
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme is administered by Ofgem and available to eligible properties in England & Wales. It is designed to help homeowners reduce the upfront cost of installing low-carbon energy systems and improvements — contributing to the UK's net-zero targets while lowering household energy bills.
This scheme supports installations including Air Source Heat Pump, Ground Source Heat Pump, Biomass.
Eligibility
Am I eligible?
- Property must be in England or Wales.
- You must have a valid Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) with no outstanding loft or cavity wall insulation recommendations.
- The property can be domestic or a small non-domestic building.
- There is no income or means test — any eligible homeowner can apply.
- Your installer must be MCS-certified and enrolled in the Boiler Upgrade Scheme.
Not sure if you qualify? A free home assessment from one of our MCS-certified installers will confirm your eligibility and identify every grant you can access.
Process
How it works
- 1
Find an MCS-certified installer who is registered for BUS — they handle the grant application on your behalf.
- 2
The installer applies for a grant voucher with Ofgem before your installation begins.
- 3
You receive a quote with the grant amount already deducted — you pay only the balance.
- 4
Installation is carried out; the installer redeems the voucher after completion.
- 5
You receive your MCS certificate and manufacturer warranty, both of which require MCS certification.
Covered upgrades
Which upgrades does it cover?
Scheme deadline: 31 March 2028
This scheme is available until 31 March 2028. Installer slots fill up quickly — we recommend requesting quotes as early as possible to avoid missing the deadline.
