Boiler Upgrade Scheme Grant Increased to £7,500
In September, Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak announced a raft of policy changes regarding the UK’s approach to achieving net zero. The majority of the announcement related to pushing back the timeframes for bans on fossil fuel vehicles and boilers.
However, the Prime Minister also announced a very welcome boost to the heat pump sector, with the news that the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant has been increased to £7,500 for all technologies. This means that both air source and ground source heat pump are now eligible for the £7,500.
What does this mean for those who are eligible for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme?
Those who have already redeemed a voucher won’t be eligible for the grant uplift, however, anyone with a live voucher application can revoke it and reapply after Monday 23rd October.
What else has been announced?
There will no longer be a ban on off-grid boilers from 2026, instead this will apply from 2035 to match gas boilers. This is because the Government would prefer to incentivise the public to proactively switch to a heat pump, rather than forcing them to do so through a ban.
“The Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant will be £7,500 for all technologies, meaning the same rate is applicable to both air source and ground source heat pumps”
What Is The Boiler Upgrade Scheme
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme is a Government scheme to encourage homeowners and business owners to replace their fossil fuel boilers and install low carbon heating systems, like air source heat pumps and ground source heat pumps.
*Please note that whilst we can provide advice regarding eligibility, and apply for the voucher on your behalf, the final decision on availability, eligibility and pay-out rests exclusively with Ofgem. Any shortfall in payment caused by reasons beyond Alto Energy’s control (including project delays howsoever caused) is your responsibility.