Heat pump grants in England and Wales
Checked against GOV.UK on 12 October 2026.
- Air-to-water heat pump, On the gas grid: £7,500
- Ground source heat pump, On the gas grid: £7,500
- Air-to-water or ground source heat pump, Off the gas grid, replacing oil or LPG: £9,000 Applications properly made from 21 July 2026 until 31 March 2027.
- Your MCS-certified installer applies, and the grant comes off your quote.
- Whether your home qualifies is decided by the scheme, not by us or the installer.
How much is the grant?
These values apply from 21 July 2026.
| System | Your home | Grant |
|---|---|---|
| Air-to-water heat pump | On the gas grid | £7,500 |
| Ground source heat pump | On the gas grid | £7,500 |
| Air-to-water or ground source heat pump | Off the gas grid, replacing oil or LPG Applications properly made from 21 July 2026 until 31 March 2027. | £9,000 |
| Air-to-water or ground source heat pump | Off the gas grid, replacing coal, electric or another fossil fuel | £7,500 |
| Air-to-air heat pump | Residential property | £2,500 |
| Biomass boiler | Off the gas grid only, in limited circumstances | £5,000 |
Source: GOV.UK: notice of approved grant categories and values for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, checked 12 October 2026.
How the grant works
- Get quotes from MCS-certified installers.
- The installer you choose applies for the grant for you.
- Once approved, the grant is taken off the price you pay.
Other schemes
ECO4
Runs until 31 December 2026 so suppliers can finish existing obligations and put right non-compliant work. It does not add a new budget, so support is not guaranteed.
Source: GOV.UK: extending the ECO4 end date, government response, checked 12 October 2026.
Scotland and Northern Ireland use different schemes. They are not listed here.