WHAT FUNDING IS AVAILABLE IN WALES?
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme
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The Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) covers three low carbon heating systems:
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Air source heat pump: £7,500 off cost and installation.
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Biomass boiler: £7,500 of cost and installation*.
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Ground source heat pump: £6,000 of cost and installation.
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Who can apply to the scheme?
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It’s open to homeowners, as well as owners of small business properties, in England and Wales only. To apply, you’ll need to:
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Own your property (a home or a small business property).
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Have an installation capacity of less than 45kWth (most homes).
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Have a valid Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) with no outstanding recommendations for loft or cavity wall insulation (unless you have an insulation exemption).
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When does the scheme open?
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The scheme runs from 2022 to 2025. Low carbon heating systems that are commissioned (ie installed and fully checked by your installer) on or after 1 April 2022 will be eligible for funding under the scheme.
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The new heating system must be able to meet the full space heating and hot water requirements of your property and meet certain technical standards, such as minimum efficiency requirements. Your installer can advise you on these.
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How can I access the scheme?
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The Boiler Upgrade Scheme is an installer-led scheme. This means that the installer will apply for the grant on your behalf.
The value of the grant will be taken off the final price you pay.
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How will the process work?
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You will need an MSC certified installer to carry out the work. The MCS quality assurance scheme ensures that installers are competent, and the products they use meet the correct standards.
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Your installer will advise you on whether your installation is eligible for a grant under the scheme.
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You will agree a quote for the installation with your installer, and this should include the grant from the Boiler Upgrade Scheme as a deduction from the total amount.
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The installer will then apply for the grant.
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You will need to confirm that the installer is acting on your behalf with Ofgem when they contact you.
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*Please note that the grant will only cover biomass boilers in rural locations, in properties that are not connected to the gas grid, and with an emissions certificate showing that polluting emissions are kept to a minimum. Biomass boilers in self-build properties are not eligible.