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Eligible homeowners can currently access grant support towards the cost of an air source heat pump installation.
Switching to renewable heating should feel like a positive step, not a confusing one.
For many homeowners and small businesses, the biggest barrier is not just the cost of a heat pump. It is understanding the grant process, knowing what support is available, finding the right certified installation route and making sure the paperwork is handled properly.
That is where SmartMist Renewables helps.
We look at the funding position from the start. We help you understand whether the Boiler Upgrade Scheme may apply, whether other financial support could be relevant, and how the grant process fits into your installation. You are not left trying to work through scheme rules, installer requirements or application steps on your own.
If you are ready to move away from gas, oil, LPG or electric heating, we can help make the route to renewable heating clearer, simpler and more affordable.
Check your grant eligibility today.
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme is a government-backed grant designed to help property owners in England and Wales replace fossil fuel or electric heating systems with low-carbon alternatives such as heat pumps.
For eligible installations, the scheme can currently provide:
The grant is normally applied as an upfront discount against your installation cost. That means, where you qualify, the grant is built into your quotation rather than leaving you to claim the money back afterwards.
For homes and small businesses currently heated by oil or LPG, the government has also announced enhanced support taking the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant to £9,000 for eligible properties. This is particularly relevant for rural and off-gas properties where switching to renewable heating could offer a cleaner and more stable long-term solution.
All grants are subject to eligibility, scheme rules and approval.
A lot of companies mention the Boiler Upgrade Scheme. SmartMist Renewables goes further by making the funding conversation part of the whole project. We help you understand what may be available, what information is needed, which installation route is required and how the grant affects the final cost.
We review your current heating system, property type, location and proposed renewable heating solution to help identify whether the Boiler Upgrade Scheme may apply.
The BUS grant may be the main route, but it may not be the only financial benefit worth considering. We can also discuss other available support, VAT benefits, finance options or renewable energy measures that could strengthen the project.
Boiler Upgrade Scheme applications must be handled through the correct certified route. SmartMist Renewables works with certified installation partners so your project is aligned with the scheme requirements from the outset.
The scheme is installer-led. Once you are happy to proceed, the application is handled through the installer route, with your consent required as part of the process. We help make sure you understand what is happening and what to expect.
Where a grant applies, it should be shown clearly in your quotation, so you can see the cost of the installation after the grant has been deducted.
Once approved, your renewable heating system is installed, commissioned and handed over properly, with guidance on how to use it efficiently.
The grant should not be treated as an afterthought. With SmartMist Renewables, the funding route is considered early, before the project moves too far forward. That means you get a clearer understanding of affordability, suitability and next steps before making a decision. We believe customers need three things before committing to a heat pump:
You need to know what support may be available and how it affects the final cost.
A heat pump must be properly assessed, designed and installed for the property.
You should not be left to deal with grant rules, application steps and technical requirements alone.
This is what our service is built around.
With SmartMist Renewables, the funding route is considered early, before the project moves too far forward.
We start with the basics: your postcode, property type, current heating system and what you are hoping to achieve.
We look at whether the Boiler Upgrade Scheme may apply and whether any other support or savings could be relevant.
A proper survey helps confirm the most suitable renewable heating option, system size and installation requirements.
Your proposal sets out the recommended system, installation scope and any grant deduction that may apply.
Once you are ready to proceed, the grant application is submitted through the correct installer-led process. You will be asked to provide consent when required.
The installation is completed, checked and handed over, with guidance on how to get the best from your new system.
Every property needs to be assessed individually, but you may be suitable for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme if:
Most new-build homes are not eligible, although self-build properties may qualify in certain circumstances. The grant is also not normally available where you are replacing an existing low carbon heating system.
The rules can change, so we will check the current position with you before advising on the next step.
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme rules changed in April 2026. A valid Energy Performance Certificate is no longer an absolute requirement for applications made under the updated guidance, although information from an existing EPC may still be useful and evidence may still be required in some cases.
This is a good example of why proper guidance matters. Grant rules change, online information becomes outdated, and customers can easily be left unsure about what is actually required.
SmartMist Renewables helps you work from the current position, not old assumptions.
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme can make a major difference to the upfront cost of a heat pump, but the grant is only one part of the decision. A successful renewable heating project also depends on:
Most new-build homes are not eligible, although self-build properties may qualify in certain circumstances. The grant is also not normally available where you are replacing an existing low carbon heating system.
The rules can change, so we will check the current position with you before advising on the next step.
You get practical guidance on grants and available support before committing to an installation.
Your project is handled through the correct certified route required for grant-funded installations.
From eligibility checks to quotation, application, consent, installation and handover, we help keep the journey clear.
A heat pump must be suitable for your home or business. We consider the system, the property and the practical installation route.
No jargon. No vague promises. No leaving you to guess what happens next.
You make the decision. We help manage the steps around funding, application and installation.
whether a heat pump could be suitable
whether the Boiler Upgrade Scheme may apply
what grant level may be available
whether other support may be relevant
what the installation process would involve
what your next step should be
Renewable heating does not need to feel complicated. Let SmartMist Renewables help you take the burden out of the grant process and move towards cleaner, smarter heating with confidence.
The scheme is installer-led, so the application is normally made by the installer on your behalf. You will still need to provide consent and may need to supply information, but you should not have to manage the full application alone.
Usually, no. Where you qualify, the grant is normally applied as an upfront discount against your installation cost.
Eligible air-to-water, ground source and water source heat pump installations can currently receive up to £7,500. Eligible residential air-to-air heat pumps can receive £2,500. Biomass boilers can receive £5,000 in eligible circumstances.
The government has announced enhanced support of £9,000 for eligible properties currently heated by oil or LPG. This is aimed particularly at households and small businesses in England and Wales affected by higher off-gas heating costs.
Yes. Boiler Upgrade Scheme applications must be handled through the correct certified installer route.
The EPC rules changed in April 2026. A valid EPC is no longer an absolute requirement for updated BUS applications, although existing EPC information may still be useful and evidence may still be needed in some cases.
Most new-build homes are not eligible, although self-build properties may qualify in certain circumstances.
We install split systems, multi-splits, ducted systems, and energy-efficient inverter units
Yes. Modern heat pumps can deliver up to 3 - 4 times more energy than they consume, significantly reducing running costs.
Absolutely. Most modern AC units offer both heating and cooling, making them ideal year-round.
We install split systems, multi-splits, ducted systems, and energy-efficient inverter units
Yes. Modern heat pumps can deliver up to 3 - 4 times more energy than they consume, significantly reducing running costs.
Absolutely. Most modern AC units offer both heating and cooling, making them ideal year-round.
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