Grant or payment · England
Boiler Upgrade Scheme
Grant towards replacing oil, gas, LPG or electric heating with a heat pump or biomass boiler in a home or business building.
- From
- Ofgem (UK government)
- How much
- Air source or ground source heat pump £7,500; biomass boiler £5,000; air-to-air heat pump £2,500. Extra £1,500 for air or ground source if off mains gas and heated by oil or LPG (until March 2027).
- Who can apply
- Property owners, including businesses and let property, in England and Wales.
What you’ll need
- Replacing a fossil fuel system
- Biomass only if rural and off the gas grid
- Installer must fit within 120 days
How to apply
- Find an MCS installer, who applies for you
This is a government grant, included because it was asked for.
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Checked against the official pages on 29 October 2026. Sources: 1, 2. Always read the official page before you apply.