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Check if you could be eligible for money off low carbon heating technologies.

The government is providing grants to encourage property owners to install low carbon heating systems such as heat pumps, through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS). These grants can help property owners overcome the upfront cost of low carbon heating technologies.

The scheme is open to domestic and small non-domestic properties in England and Wales. It runs from 2022 to 2025.

You can get one grant per property.

Find out which technology might be right for your property.

You may be eligible if you:

Private landlords and second-home owners are eligible.

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

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

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

Grants are not available for:

There is different funding available for social housing.

To be eligible, a self-build must have:

You will need to provide proof to your installer that your property is a self-build, for example a copy of the title deeds.

Grants are only available for:

Hybrid heat pump systems, for example a combination of a gas boiler and air source heat pump, are not eligible.

Your installer will advise which heating system is suitable for your property and help you to understand the different options.

The new heating system must:

You cannot get funding for the replacement of existing low carbon heating systems.

The grant will only cover biomass boilers:

See the Ofgem guidance if you’re not sure if your property is in a rural location.

You cannot get a grant to install a biomass boiler in a self-build property.

Your installer will apply for the grant on your behalf. The value of the grant will be discounted off the price you pay.

We recommend you get quotes from more than one installer to make sure you’re getting the best value for money.

You find an MCS certified installer that is able to carry out the work. (The MCS quality assurance scheme ensures that installers are competent, and the products they use meet the correct standards.)

The installer advises you on whether an installation is eligible for a grant.

You agree a quote for the installation.

The installer applies for the grant.

You confirm that the installer is acting on your behalf when you’re emailed by Ofgem.

Ofgem may contact you to carry out checks on the installation. This may involve a phone call or a visit to your property.

If you have problems with your new heating system, you should speak to your installer first.

If you have problems with your installer, MCS can help you. Read their guidance on ‘What to do when things go wrong’.

For any issues related to the scheme’s policy, email: boilerupgradescheme@beis.gov.uk.

For any issues related to the administration of the scheme, contact Ofgem:

Email: BUS.enquiry@ofgem.gov.uk Tel: 0330 053 2006

The scheme is now open for grant applications and payments.

Installers are able to open an account for the scheme with Ofgem, the scheme administrator.

Removed information about the Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive scheme which closed to new applications on 31 March 2022.

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