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Heat pump grants in the UK

Wherever you are in the UK, there are government grants available to make switching to a heat pump more affordable.

In England and Wales? The Boiler Upgrade Scheme knocks £7,500 off the price to help you ditch that old fossil-fuel boiler. In Scotland, there’s a a £7,500 grant and a £7,500 interest free loan.

But hurry. These grants won’t be around forever.


£7,500 heat pump grant available in England and Wales with the Boiler Upgrade Scheme

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£15,000 funding available to install a heat pump in Scotland with the Home Energy Scotland Grant and Loan

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England & Wales: The Boiler Upgrade Scheme

The Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) pays you £7,500 when you switch your fossil fuel boiler for an air source heat pump.

As part of your hassle-free switch, we’ll apply for the grant for you and deduct it from your quote, so all you have to do is enjoy the savings. 

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Scotland: Home Energy Scotland Grant & Loan

With the Home Energy Scotland Grant and Loan, residents in Scotland can access up to £15,000 in funding to install a heat pump. This includes a £7,500 grant and a £7,500 interest-free loan.



Individuals in rural areas may be eligible for up to £16,500 in funding, of which £9,000 is a grant and £7,500 is an interest-free loan.

This means you could switch to an Aira Heat Pump for as little as £47 per month.*

There’s also 0% VAT to pay

Need more reasons to switch? Clean energy home improvements, like switching to a heat pump, installing solar panels and insulating your home, are exempt from VAT until 31st March 2027.

 

This translates to a further 20% reduction in the cost of becoming a more energy-efficient home.

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Wondering if you’re eligible for a heat pump grant?

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* HES monthly payment of £47 is based on a 10-year plan for a 6KW Aira Heat Pump, standard installation complexity. Your quote may vary as Aira quotes are tailored based on various factors.