Switch your home to low-carbon heating
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme provides grants to encourage property owners to replace existing fossil fuel heating with more efficient, low carbon heating systems instead. This includes air source heat pumps. Heating systems can be commissioned any time from 1 April 2022, and the scheme has £450m confirmed over three years.
Boiler Upgrade Scheme, what you need to know
Heating our buildings produces almost a quarter of the UK’s total carbon emissions. Low carbon heating of our homes and workplaces is one of the best ways to help combat climate change
Replacing your current heating system with a heat pump will reduce your carbon footprint. Boiler Upgrade Scheme grants will reduce the upfront cost of installing a low carbon heating system.
- You’ll get: £7,500 towards the cost of purchasing and installing an air source heat pump in your home.
- You must: be the homeowner and live in England or Wales. You must also agree to install a brand new air source heat pump to provide your heating and hot water. This replaces your need for a boiler.
- You need: a valid Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) that shows you have the right loft and cavity-wall insulation. Don’t worry if you don’t have one. We will provide you with one after we have surveyed your property. If you need to have some further insulation work done, we can also include this as part of the installation.
- We will: apply for the grant on your behalf. You’ll get the value of the grant directly deducted from the cost, reducing the price you pay.
- The heat pump: is powered by electricity, which is a much more efficient energy source than gas. You will use electricity instead of gas. This should still cost considerably less than the gas bills you were paying before.
How you are protected as a consumer
Any scheme that involves the use of public money needs to protect both the money and the consumer. There are many safeguards built into the process.
Any scheme that involves the use of public money needs to protect both the money and the consumer. There are many safeguards built into the process.
Installers have to be members of either the Renewable Energy Consumer Code (RECC) or the Home Insulation & Energy Systems Quality Assured Contractors Scheme (HEIS).
Both are Codes of Practice that keep checks on investors. This makes sure they are financially sound and are operating legally and ethically.
All equipment designed and installled must comply as part of the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS). This scheme monitors the quality of manufacturers and installers to make sure every installation is the highest possible standard.
Final Steps to Sustainable Home Heating
The opportunity to upgrade your home heating system is a chance to make a lasting investment in comfort, efficiency, and sustainability. As you conclude your research into modern, greener heating, look no further than the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) facilitated by Emerging Living Technologies in St. Albans. We specialize in helping homeowners leverage this government initiative to significantly reduce the cost of transitioning to highly efficient heat pumps, such as the Vaillant or Samsung systems we supply.
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme is a cornerstone of the UK’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions, offering substantial grants that make the installation of a new heat pump system significantly more affordable. Our role is to simplify this process entirely for you. We handle the complex application and voucher redemption process, ensuring you receive the maximum eligible grant amount. This seamless service removes the administrative hurdles, leaving you to enjoy the benefits of a modern, energy-efficient heating solution with minimal upfront financial strain.
Choosing a heat pump is a future-proof decision, providing reliable warmth while lowering your energy bills and carbon footprint. By partnering with Emerging Living Technologies in St. Albans, you secure not only a high-quality installation but also the expert guidance needed to fully capitalize on available government support.
Ready to claim your grant and transform your home heating? Contact Emerging Living Technologies today for a free consultation to discuss your eligibility for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme and start your installation process.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Boiler Upgrade Scheme
What is the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS), and how does it benefit me?
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) is a UK government initiative that provides substantial grants to homeowners transitioning to modern, highly efficient heating systems like air source heat pumps. Its main benefit is significantly reducing the upfront cost of your heat pump installation, making the switch to sustainable, low-carbon heating more affordable.
Which types of heat pumps are covered by the scheme?
The BUS generally covers the installation of renewable heating systems, primarily air source heat pumps and ground source heat pumps. Our company supplies leading, energy-efficient models from manufacturers like Vaillant and Samsung that are eligible under this government initiative.
Does Emerging Living Technologies handle the BUS application process?
Yes. Our role is to simplify the process for you. We handle the entire application and voucher redemption process for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, ensuring you receive the maximum eligible grant amount with minimal administrative hassle.
How does a heat pump benefit my home's running costs in the long term?
A heat pump provides long-term benefits by lowering your energy bills. Because modern heat pumps are highly efficient, using external air or ground energy rather than relying solely on fossil fuels, they consume less electricity for heating, reducing your carbon footprint and operational costs over the system’s lifespan.