- GOV.UK: “This scheme is open to people in England and Wales.”1
- £7,500 towards an air source or ground source heat pump, £5,000 towards a biomass boiler and £2,500 towards an air-to-air heat pump.2
- Until 31 March 2027, an extra £1,500 (so £9,000) for an air or ground source heat pump where the home is heated by oil or LPG and has no mains gas connection.25
- Your installer applies for you, and “The value of the grant will be taken off the amount you pay for installation.”4
- Last checked: 28 October 2026.
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How much you can get
GOV.UK lists these grants for England and Wales.2
| What you install | Grant |
|---|---|
| Air source heat pump | £7,500 |
| Ground source heat pump | £7,500 |
| Heat pump, oil or LPG home* | £9,000 |
| Biomass boiler | £5,000 |
| Air-to-air heat pump | £2,500 |
* Air or ground source heat pump in a home heated by oil or LPG with no mains gas connection.
GOV.UK: “Until March 2027, you can get an additional £1,500 towards an air source heat pump or ground source heat pump if both: your property is heated by oil or LPG / you do not have a mains gas connection at the property”. Ofgem gives the dates as 21 July 2026 to 31 March 2027. This extra amount ends then; the scheme itself continues.25
Homes off the gas grid replacing coal, electric or hybrid heating get the standard amount.
Air source includes air-to-water heat pumps; ground source includes water source. Biomass boilers must be in rural homes off the gas grid, and air-to-air grants are for homes only.25
“You can get one grant per property.”2
Who can get it
You must own the property and be replacing fossil fuel heating, such as oil, gas, electric or LPG.3
GOV.UK: “You cannot get a grant for a hybrid heat pump system”. You also cannot get a grant to replace a low carbon heating system, or for social housing or most new build properties.23
No insulation or energy rating requirement is stated. The government recommends energy efficiency upgrades where practical.5
How to apply
“Your heating installer must be certified by the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS)”.5
“The installer will apply on your behalf on the Ofgem website.” “The value of the grant will be taken off the amount you pay for installation.”4
Get more than one quote. Check the installer is MCS certified before you sign anything.