About the Boiler Upgrade Scheme

The UK government's £7,500 grant to help businesses switch to efficient, low-carbon heat pumps.

What is the Boiler Upgrade Scheme?

Air source heat pump unit installed outside

The Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) is a government initiative to encourage businesses and homeowners to switch from fossil fuel heating to low-carbon heat pumps.

The scheme provides a £7,500 grant towards the cost of installing an air source heat pump, making it completely free for eligible businesses when working with C12 Ltd.

Key Benefits:

  • £7,500 government grant per installation
  • Up to 75% savings on heating bills vs electric heating
  • Up to 400% efficiency vs 100% for electric heating
  • Low carbon heating solution

£7,500

Grant Value

400%

Efficiency

75%

Bill Savings vs Electric

100%

FREE Install

Eligibility Criteria

Property Requirements

  • Located in England or Wales
  • Domestic or non-domestic property
  • Has a valid EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) or has a Utility bill
  • Not a new build property
  • Not social housing

Heating System Requirements

  • Currently uses electric heating, gas, oil, LPG, or coal
  • Property owner consents to the installation
  • Installation capacity under 45kWth

How the Scheme Works

1

Apply

Complete our simple application form

2

Consent

Ofgem contacts you to confirm consent

3

Survey

Free site survey arranged

4

Install

Professional MCS installation

5

Save

Save up to 75% vs electric heating!

Ready to Apply for the BUS Grant?

Check your eligibility and start your application for a completely free heat pump installation.

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