Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS)
What is the Boiler Upgrade Scheme?
This scheme is open in England and Wales. The Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) is a government scheme that provides upfront grants to help reduce the cost of installing heat pumps and biomass boilers in homes and non-domestic buildings. The scheme is installer-led. Installers who are MCS certified can apply for and redeem Boiler Upgrade Scheme vouchers on behalf of property owners. Property owners considering installing a heat pump or biomass boiler can apply to the Boiler Upgrade Scheme through an MCS certified installer to help reduce the upfront cost.
Applying for a grant
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme provides grants to the value of:
- £7,500 off the cost and installation of air-to-water heat pumps, ground source heat pumps and water source heat pumps.
Scheme roles and responsibilities
Our Rule
We administer the Boiler Upgrade Scheme on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.
We are responsible for:
- publishing guidance for installers and property owners
- processing voucher applications and voucher redemption applications
- making payments to installers following successful voucher redemption applications
- publishing reports on how the Boiler Upgrade Scheme is operating
- monitoring and enforcing compliance with the Boiler Upgrade Scheme regulations and carrying out audits and assurance activity
- investigating suspected fraud relating to the administration of the Boiler Upgrade Scheme and referring cases to the appropriate authorities where necessary.
We are not responsible for:
- setting scheme policy or legislation
- certifying installers, products or installations
For questions about your application, voucher, scheme administration, or the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, email us at info@laenergy.co.uk