On September 21st, the Government issued a notice detailing a significant modification to the Boiler Upgrade Scheme. Effective October 23, 2023, grant levels for air-source and ground-source heat pumps will increase.
The grants, which previously stood at £5,000 for air source and £6,000 for ground source, will now be elevated to £7,500!!!
Understanding the Boiler Upgrade Scheme
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) is an initiative that provides financial support to homeowners and small businesses for energy-efficiency upgrades. It focuses specifically on improving building heating systems. Until now, eligible recipients have been entitled to:
- A £5,000 grant for air source heat pumps.
- A £6,000 grant for ground source heat pumps.
- A £5,000 grant for biomass boilers.
The BUS has proven to be an integral component of the UK’s Net Zero strategy. It has empowered numerous households and businesses to enhance the energy efficiency of their premises.
Remarkably, over 4,600 households have taken advantage of the scheme to replace their gas boilers with heat pumps.
The Adjustments to the Boiler Upgrade Scheme
The recent government changes will transform the BUS starting in October 2023, as mentioned earlier. The modifications will entail an increase in funding for measures such as heat pumps.
The government has approved the following alterations:
- Grants for Air Source Heat Pumps: Rising from £5,000 to £7,500.
- Grants for Ground Source Heat Pumps: Increasing from £6,000 to £7,500.
Implications of this Adjustment
This amendment will play a pivotal role in helping those in fuel poverty or households with lower incomes improve the energy efficiency of their residences.
Grants of this nature are instrumental in combating energy inefficiency and in creating safer, warmer, and more energy-efficient homes.
Thanks to these enhancements, homeowners can elevate their quality of life while aligning their properties with a greener future for the United Kingdom as a whole.
The statistic cited is derived from NESTA research.
