Air Source Heat Pump Grants
A modern boiler replacement, an air source heat pump is a renewable heating system that uses less energy to heat your home. With energy bills on the rise in the UK, an air source heat pump grant can save you money on your monthly and yearly energy costs long-term, especially compared to a traditional gas boiler.
The UK government is running the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, which can provide funding towards a new air source heat pump in homes throughout the UK.
If you’d like more information on the energy efficiency measures available to you, continue reading this page and contact Outlook Energy Solutions on 0800 464 7292.
What is the Boiler Upgrade Scheme?
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme is a government-backed funding system that enables homeowners and small businesses in England and Wales to be able to replace their fossil fuel heating systems, such as gas, oil or electric, with low-carbon alternatives, such as biomass boilers and heat pumps.
The scheme offers grants of up to £7500 to replace the existing, outdated heating systems with air source and ground source heat pumps. This is aimed at making green technologies much more affordable for UK homes.
The key details of the scheme are:
- Grant Amounts: £7,500 for air source heat pumps and ground source heat pumps.
- Eligible Technology: Air source, ground source, and, in limited rural cases, biomass boilers.
- Eligibility Criteria: Available to homeowners and small business owners in England and Wales. Properties must have a valid Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) with no outstanding insulation recommendations.
- Exclusions: New-build properties are not eligible, unless they are custom-built by the homeowner.
- How it Works: The chosen MCS-certified installer applies for the grant, and the money is deducted from the final installation cost.
Duration: The scheme is currently scheduled to run until 2028.
How do air source heat pumps work?
At Outlook Energy Solutions, not only do we provide low-carbon heating system installation for an affordable price – with a professional service – but we also want to educate the public on the systems we install.
What are the benefits of air source heat pumps?
There are several benefits to air source heat pumps, including cost savings and exceptional longevity.
Funding available with government-backed grants
As part of the UK government’s initiative to cut carbon emissions, grants are available to fund energy-efficient upgrades to homes with low energy ratings.
If you are living on a low income or receive income-related benefits, you could be eligible to receive full funding for home insulation, air source heating and solar panel energy.
Air source heat pumps FAQs
Is air source heat pump installation worth it?
Yes, absolutely.
Air source heat pumps are one of the best energy efficiency upgrades you can make to your home. Not only do they consume less power – lowering your energy bills – but they’re low maintenance and can drastically lower your carbon emissions.
Are there any downsides to owning an air source heat pump?
While there are many benefits to air source heat pump installation, there are a couple of downsides.
They are:
Not as effective in poorly insulated properties – For poorly insulated homes, an air source heat pump isn’t as effective as it struggles to heat them (much like a boiler). As a result, it would cost a lot to heat the home.
Noise – Some air source heat pumps can cause quite a bit more noise than a standard gas boiler, and this may put some people off. However, they’re still fairly quiet.
Visibility – An air source heat pump cannot be hidden in a box, so it’s much more visible than a boiler.
How effective are air source heat pumps in the winter?
Air source heat pumps are extremely effective in lower temperatures. As long as the machine is maintained effectively with regular service, it can function in temperatures as low as -25°C.
Is the Boiler Upgrade Scheme similar to ECO4?
While the aim of both schemes is similar (cutting emissions and energy bills), they work differently and are not the same ‘type’ of scheme.
The core purpose of the Energy Company Obligation scheme (ECO4) focuses on tackling fuel poverty and improving the overall energy efficiency of low-income households. It achieves this with free boiler replacements, loft insulation, wall insulation, and much more.
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme focuses on encouraging people to switch from fossil-fuel boilers to low-carbon systems like heat pumps and biomass boilers. If you’re interested in the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, call Outlook Energy Solutions on 0800 464 7292.