Boiler upgrade scheme

As part of the UK’s goal to cut greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050, the government has introduced the boiler upgrade scheme. 

These grants can help property owners overcome the upfront cost of low carbon heating technologies.

Homeowners in England and Wales can get £5,000 off the cost of a new air source heat pump, and £6,000 off the price of a ground source heat pump.

Not only are heat pumps a more eco-friendly way to heat your home they can also lower your energy bills.

Heat pumps work by using electricity to extract heat from the outside air – operating like a fridge does – only in reverse.

You can also get up to £5,000 for a biomass boiler, which uses natural materials like wood pellets to power heating and hot water, if you live in a rural area.

All the grants can go towards the cost of the appliance itself and installation costs, and you don’t have to pay the money back.

However, if the heat pump or boiler costs more than this you’ll have to cover the rest of the cost yourself.

The scheme is open to domestic and small non-domestic properties available in England and Wales until 2025 and you’ll need to own the home you’re in to be eligible.

What you’ll get

You can get:

• £5,000 off the cost and installation of an air source heat pump
• £5,000 off the cost and installation of a biomass boiler
• £6,000 off the cost and installation of a ground source heat pump

You can get one grant per property.

Eligibility

Owner eligibility

You may be eligible if you:

• live in England or Wales
• own your property (whether this is a home or a small non-domestic property)

Private landlords and second-home owners are eligible.

If you’re claiming other grants or funding

You can still apply if you’ve received separate funding for energy efficiency upgrades such as insulation, doors or windows.

Property eligibility

The scheme is open to domestic and small non-domestic properties with:

• an installation capacity up to 45kWth (this covers most homes)
• a current energy performance certificate (EPC), with no outstanding recommendations for loft or cavity wall insulation

Check your EPC report.

Find out what to do if your property has recommendations for loft or cavity wall insulation.

Excluded properties

Grants are not available for:

• social housing
• new build properties (apart from certain self-builds)
• properties that have already had government funding or support for a heat pump or biomass boiler

To find out more about the boiler upgrade scheme, visit the Government website.