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In England and Wales, the Boiler Upgrade Scheme currently provides £7,500 for air-to-water, ground source and water source heat pumps. Eligible off-gas-grid properties can receive £9,000 until 31 March 2027. Air-to-air heat pumps receive £2,500 and biomass boilers £5,000.
Air-to-water heat pumps receive £7,500. A new £2,500 grant applies to eligible residential air-to-air systems. An MCS-certified installer applies for the grant and deducts it from your quote.
Eligible off-gas-grid properties can receive £9,000 towards an air-to-water or ground source heat pump. This temporary uplift applies from 21 July 2026 until 31 March 2027.
Ground and water source heat pumps normally receive £7,500, or £9,000 where the property qualifies for the temporary off-gas-grid uplift. Suitability depends on the property, available land and system design.
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Eligible biomass boilers receive £5,000. They are restricted to rural, off-gas-grid properties and must provide both space heating and hot water.
Heat pumps work best in well-insulated homes with appropriately sized emitters. An MCS installer will carry out a heat-loss assessment.
DisclaimerThis page is for guidance only and does not guarantee eligibility. Final approval depends on the relevant scheme provider, local authority, installer assessment and property survey.
The new system must replace an existing fossil-fuel or electric heating system. It cannot replace an existing low-carbon heating system.
After approval, the installer normally has three months to complete the installation, or six months for a ground source heat pump.
Ofgem’s current property eligibility rules do not list an EPC as a grant condition. An EPC can still help identify practical efficiency improvements before installation.
Most major schemes prioritise EPC D-G homes. If your rating is unknown, you can still use our checker and confirm later.
No. It is a guidance tool. Final eligibility is confirmed by the relevant scheme provider, council or approved installer.
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