What is the Boiler Upgrade Scheme ?
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme (previously referred to as the Clean Heat Grant) is the latest iteration of the Government’s financial support of low carbon heating. This scheme is designed to help attain the UK’s net zero emissions target by 2050 by making low carbon technologies more affordable to install by reducing the upfront cost. Previously, this support was provided in the form of the Renewable Heat Incentive (ended March 2022).
This support is aimed at encouraging homeowners in England and Wales to upgrade their current fossil fuelled boiler central heating systems to more energy-efficient solution like heat pumps in an effort to decarbonise their home’s heating.
The scheme is expected to run until 2028, and has been earmarked a budget of £450 million over the three years as part of an almost £4bn strategy to help cut carbon emissions.
Note: For those living in Scotland, please learn more about the HES funding. In Northern Ireland, there may be alternative funding available.