A grant to help replace fossil fuel heating with a heat pump or biomass boiler in England and Wales.
Many people who are entitled to support never claim it. Check who qualifies, how much you could get and how to make your claim through the official channel.
The rules depend on where you live in the UK and on your household’s circumstances.
What Boiler Upgrade Scheme offers
- Lower upfront cost: The grant is taken off the installation price.
- Installer applies: Your installer handles the application.
- Not means-tested: Available regardless of income.
- Low-carbon heating: Supports heat pumps and biomass boilers.
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Who can get it | Property owners in England and Wales replacing fossil fuel heating |
| How much | £7,500 towards an air or ground source heat pump; £5,000 for a biomass boiler; £2,500 for an air-to-air heat pump |
| How it's paid | The grant is deducted from your installer's quote |
| How to claim | Your MCS-certified installer applies for you |
| Where | England and Wales |
Key points
Lower upfront cost: The grant is taken off the installation price.
Installer applies: Your installer handles the application.
Not means-tested: Available regardless of income.
About Ofgem (for DESNZ)
Boiler Upgrade Scheme is run by Ofgem (for DESNZ). Claims are made free of charge through the official government channel.
We explain the rules independently and then send you to the official page to claim. We are not a government website.
Amounts and rules can change. The decision on your claim is made by Ofgem (for DESNZ).