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Boiler Upgrade Scheme

Get up to £5,000 off the cost of your new Daikin heat pump when you upgrade from your old fossil fuel heating system.

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With the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, you can replace your fossil fuel boiler and get up to £5,000 off the installed cost of your air source heat pump for sustainable, year-round comfort.

 

Launched in April 2022 to encourage homeowners to install low-carbon heating technology, the grant aims to support the UK’s transition to a cleaner energy landscape and reach net zero emissions by 2050.

How does it work?

The Boiler Upgrade Scheme will run from 2022 to 2025 and grants are given on a first-come, first-served basis to those who meet the eligibility criteria.

 

The scheme is open to owners of existing properties, both domestic and small non-domestic, who are looking to replace their traditional heating systems with an air source heat pump,a ground source heat pump or a biomass boiler.

Frequently Asked Questions

Homeowners cannot apply for the grant directly. The MSC certified installer you choose to work with will submit an application on your behalf.

Successful applicants will receive a one-off voucher towards the cost of the project. This voucher has a validity period of three months for air source heat pumps and biomass boiler vouchers, and six months for ground source heat pump vouchers.

 

Your installer can then redeem the voucher once they confirm proof of installation and process the completed paperwork.

The scheme is open to domestic and small nondomestic properties in England and Wales.

Scotland has a separate scheme – visit homeenergyscotland.org to learn more.

To apply you’ll need to:

  • Own your property (this can be a home or a small business property).
  • Have a property with an installation capacity up to 45kWth (this covers most homes).
  • Be replacing a fossil fuel heating system such as a gas boiler or oil burning system.
  • Have a valid Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). Your EPC must not have any outstanding recommendations for loft or cavity wall insulation (unless you have an insulation exemption). If your EPC does recommend either of these, you must carry out the recommendation(s) and obtain a new EPC before you can apply for a BUS grant.

The Boiler Upgrade Scheme covers three types of heating systems:

 

Air source heat pump:

£5,000 off cost and installation.

 

Biomass boiler:

£5,000 off cost and installation.

 

Ground source heat pump:

£6,000 off cost and installation.

 

You can get only one grant per property.

Step 1 – Find an installer

Installing a heat pump isn’t a do-it-yourself job, and neither is applying for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme. An MSC certified installer (with a BUS installer account) will have to apply for the grant on your behalf. Fortunately, finding one is easy with our network of Daikin-trained Sustainable Home specialists.

Step 2 – Find the right heat pump technology

Your Daikin Sustainable Home specialist will assess your home and living arrangements to see which type of heat pump is best for you and whether your installation is eligible for a grant under the scheme.

 

Once your installer has prepared a customised quote which takes into account the amount expected from the grant, you’re given the chance to look things over and confirm you want to proceed.

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Step 3 – Apply for the grant

The installer will then apply for the grant on your behalf. Ofgem may reach out to confirm the installer is acting on your behalf.

Step 4 – Schedule your installation

Once your grant is confirmed, your Sustainable Home Installer will take care of your heat pump installation from start to finish.

Step 5 – Enjoy market-leading efficiency

Once everything is complete, your Sustainable Home Installer will set up and programme your system to ensure you’re receiving the maximum efficiency from your new low carbon heating system. And with our ‘Stand By Me’ warranty scheme, you can rely on market-leading support going forward.

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Why choose Daikin?

With our Sustainable Home Network of heat pump specialists, Daikin is here to help every step of the way. From your initial consultation, system design and heat pump installation, to your annual maintenance check and servicing down the line, you can trust our Sustainable Home Network to meet the highest standards of excellence.

 

We know that choosing a heat pump is no small thing. It’s a significant change – but one that can have massive benefits. By choosing a low-carbon heating system that costs less in the long run – for you and the planet – you can enjoy sustainable comfort for years to come.