Two grant routes, clearly explained
Towards an eligible air source heat pump for qualifying properties under the standard Boiler Upgrade Scheme route.
For qualifying off-gas-grid homes replacing an oil or LPG heating system, available until 31 March 2027.
Eligibility depends on the home and existing fuel
For the enhanced route, the property must meet the current off-gas-grid requirements and the heating system being replaced must use oil or LPG. The property must not be connected to a heat network, and new-build properties do not qualify for this enhanced route.
A capped or clamped gas meter can still mean a property is treated as mains-gas fuelled. Final eligibility is confirmed through the official Boiler Upgrade Scheme process, and support remains subject to the live scheme rules, property and technology eligibility, funding availability and Ofgem approval.
An installer-led route, managed from assessment to handover
SwiftHeat UK Group Ltd begins with the home: heat loss, emitters, hot-water demand, available space, electrical requirements and the proposed outdoor-unit location. We then explain the suitable system and grant route in plain English and coordinate the application through the appropriate MCS-certified installation process.
Once all eligibility checks are approved and your quotation is accepted, SwiftHeat UK Group Ltd installs, tests and commissions your new air source heat pump and provides a clear handover. We manage the entire process for a seamless integration into a cleaner, lower-carbon heating system for your home.
Prepare for a funding and property assessment
Tell us whether you own the property, what heating fuel it uses, whether it has a mains-gas connection and whether you already have a hot-water cylinder. Include your postcode and any previous public funding for heating improvements. These details help identify questions to check; an enquiry is not a grant approval.
The £9,000 route applies to qualifying off-gas-grid oil or LPG replacements with an air-to-water or ground-source heat pump. A hybrid system combining a boiler and heat pump is not eligible for BUS. Read GOV.UK’s current grant values and exclusions. Your proposal should identify the MCS-certified installer handling the application and the amount you will pay after confirmed support.
Compare the system changes when moving from oil or LPG to a heat pump.
Other heating and energy support in Wales
Welsh Government Nest and RCT Heat and Save assistance have their own eligibility and application processes. Check these directly with the scheme provider before commissioning work. Mention any other funding so the provider can check whether schemes can be combined.
ECO4 is a separate scheme with an extended end date of 31 December 2026. That date does not guarantee funding availability or an installation slot for your home.
Check the VAT treatment in your quotation
Qualifying installations of specified energy-saving materials can be zero-rated until 31 March 2027. This is not a blanket exemption for every boiler or heating upgrade. Ask for the VAT treatment of your agreed work to be shown clearly, using HMRC’s energy-saving materials guidance.
The right outcome depends on more than the outdoor unit. Our assessment considers the complete heating system so that equipment, emitters, controls and hot water work together as intended.