Boiler Upgrade Scheme Merseyside
If you’re interested in improving your home’s energy efficiency, then you’ve come to the right place! Is your household warmed by a fossil fuel central heating system? If so, you could receive funding support via the Boiler Upgrade Scheme.
Here at Outlook Energy Solutions, we’re committed to supporting you with the application while managing the entire installation process of your new air source heat pump.
If you’re keen to discover more about the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, get in touch with our helpful team by calling 0800 464 7292.
What is the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS)?
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme is a government-funded scheme for homeowners and small businesses in England and Wales. It’s designed to help pay for low-carbon heating systems to replace fossil fuel heating systems.
The scheme is installer‑led, so you contact an MCS‑certified installer (like us!) who applies for the grant on your behalf.
How much funding can I receive in Merseyside?
The BUS provides up to £7,500 off the cost and installation of a low-carbon heating system. For the cost and installation of a biomass boiler, you can receive up to £5000.
How does the Boiler Upgrade Scheme work in Merseyside?
If successful with your application, the scheme will provide an upfront grant towards the cost and installation of:
- Air source heat pumps
- Water or ground source heat pumps
- Biomass boilers
This scheme is part of a wider plan to decarbonise heating in buildings and support the move away from gas and oil.
Who is eligible for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme?
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme is designed for property and business owners in areas of England and Wales, such as Merseyside. It can be used for homes and small, non-domestic buildings that have a heating capability of 5 kWth.
What are the benefits of the Boiler Upgrade Scheme in Merseyside?
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme offers many benefits, including a discount on energy efficiency measures for your home.
Discount on home-improvement measures
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme offers several thousand pounds towards the full cost of energy-efficient home installations, allowing you to improve the energy performance of your home at a massive discount.
Reduced energy bills
Installing energy-efficient systems in your home ensures a difference in your energy costs. New systems are more efficient, and they don’t waste as much energy heating your home, saving on your monthly bills.
Fewer carbon emissions
Low-carbon heating systems do not waste as much energy as older, fossil fuel heating systems, ensuring your home has a smaller carbon footprint.
Improved Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme in Merseyside helps raise the efficiency of your home, improving your EPC rating. This is helpful if you sell your home years later. It becomes more appealing than other properties on the market thanks to its high EPC rating.
Apply for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme in Merseyside
If you’re interested in improving the energy efficiency of your home with an air source heat pump, we can help. You may qualify for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, so act now.
At Outlook Energy Solutions, we are a team of experts who have installed energy-efficient improvements to homes all over the UK. We’re experienced installers across the North West of England, and we can point you in the right direction.
Call 0800 464 7292 today, and we’ll talk you through the entire Boiler Upgrade Scheme process in Merseyside, from application to installation and beyond.