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Boiler Upgrade Scheme

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, administered by Ofgem

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Worth

£5,000 to £9,000

Deadline

Rolling - no fixed deadline

Type of funding

Grant

Where

England and Wales

What it is

A grant taken off the installer's quote when you replace fossil fuel or electric heating in a building you own with a heat pump (£7,500, or £9,000 off the gas grid until 31 March 2027) or a biomass boiler (£5,000). Your MCS certified installer applies for you.

Checked 6 Nov 2026 on gov.uk and ofgem.gov.uk: open in England and Wales to residential and non-residential properties. Business premises get £7,500 for an air-to-water or ground source heat pump (£9,000 if off the gas grid, until 31 March 2027) or £5,000 for a biomass boiler in a rural, off-grid property. Air-to-air heat pumps are not funded in non-residential buildings. You must own the property, and systems are limited to 45kWth.

Official source

Who can apply

A summary of the main rules, not the full list. Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, administered by Ofgem decides who is eligible, so read their guidance before you apply. The free scan checks these against your own business.

  • Replacing gas, oil, LPG or electric heating with a heat pump or biomass boiler
  • Business based in England or Wales
  • A building you own
Read the full rules at the official source

How to apply, in brief

An MCS certified installer applies to Ofgem on the property owner's behalf and claims the grant after installation.

  1. 1Check your building and heating qualify
  2. 2Get quotes from MCS certified installers
  3. 3Confirm your consent when Ofgem contacts you
  4. 4Have the system installed within the time limit
  5. 5Allow for checks

The full guide, with what to do at each step, the official link for it and a draft to work from, is part of the £19.95 report.

Common questions

Is Boiler Upgrade Scheme open for applications?
Yes. It is open for applications, with no fixed deadline.
How much is Boiler Upgrade Scheme worth?
£5,000 to £9,000. It is a grant, and the funder decides what each applicant receives.
Who runs Boiler Upgrade Scheme, and where is it available?
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, administered by Ofgem runs it. It is available in England and Wales.
How do I apply for Boiler Upgrade Scheme?
An MCS certified installer applies to Ofgem on the property owner's behalf and claims the grant after installation.

Does your business qualify?

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Information, not financial advice; eligibility is decided by the funder. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Schemes change — confirm details on the official page before applying.