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Boiler Upgrade Scheme

Ofgem (on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)

Description

Covers £7,500 of the cost of swapping a fossil fuel boiler for a low-carbon alternative — an air source heat pump, ground source heat pump, or, in limited cases, a biomass boiler — in England and Wales. Available to domestic properties and some small non-domestic ones with an existing fossil fuel heating system; your installer applies for the grant on your behalf as part of the quote.

Amount

£7,500 towards a heat pump (or biomass boiler in limited cases)

Deadline

Rolling / no fixed deadline

Eligibility summary

  • Available in: England, Wales.
Property type
Domestic and some small non-domestic properties with an existing fossil fuel heating system

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How to apply

Your installer applies for the grant on your behalf when quoting for a certified heat pump or biomass boiler installation.

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Last verified: 1 August 2026. See the footer disclaimer — this is general information, not financial or tax advice.