GOVERNMENT FUNDING

GOVERNMENT

FUNDING

Heat Pump Funding

If you’re looking at getting a heat pump installed, there are government schemes available to make it more affordable. Find out what help you can get.

Government Funding for Heat Pumps. Boiler Upgrade Scheme

Our air to water and ground source heat pumps are eligible for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme. This government incentive will assist with the upfront cost of upgrading your heating system with a heat pump.

You may be eligible if you:

  • live in England or Wales
  • own your property (whether this is a home or a small non-domestic property).

The property will need to have:

  • an installation capacity up to 45kWth (this covers most homes)
  • a valid Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) with no outstanding recommendations for loft or cavity wall insulation (unless you have an insulation exemption)

What grants are available?

Homeowners can receive:

  • £7,500 off the cost and installation of an air to water heat pump.
  • £7,500 off the cost and installation of a ground source heat pump.

Funding in Scotland

Home Energy Scotland helps people to create warmer homes, reduce their energy bills, and lower their carbon footprint. They are funded by the Scottish Government and managed by Energy Saving Trust.

They offer an interest-free loan that can support people to make their homes more energy efficient or install renewable technologies.

For further information, visit http://www.homeenergyscotland.org

If you would like to get in contact, you can call Home Energy Scotland for free on 0808 808 2282 or email at http://www.homeenergyscotland.org/contact

For information about the Home Energy Scotland loan visit http://www.homeenergyscotland.org/loan.

There is now no VAT on heat pumps. reducing the cost even further.

That’s indeed an encouraging initiative by Chancellor Rishi Sunak to promote energy efficiency in homes through the reduction of VAT on installing solar panels, heat pumps, and insulation. Here’s a rephrased version:

“Chancellor Rishi Sunak unveils a game-changing move: VAT cut to zero for energy-efficient upgrades! Say hello to savings as families installing solar panels, heat pumps, and insulation enjoy tax savings exceeding £1,000 and annual energy bill cuts of over £300. With the scheme rolling out from April 2022 to 2027, homes across the UK stand to benefit, making eco-friendly upgrades more accessible. Dive into our guide to learn more about air source heat pump systems and join the green revolution today!”