The Chancellor's first Budget puts most of its household help into energy bills. Some of it is already in place. Much of it is not, and the plan to scrap gas standing charges has no fixed start date and no published effect on any individual bill.
If you’re looking into the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, you may be wondering whether you can get government funding to replace your existing boiler or heating system with a lower-carbon alternative. Yes, the Boiler Upgrade Scheme is a real government-backed scheme for eligible homes and small non-domestic properties in England and Wales. It can help towards
If you live in a rural property that is not connected to the gas grid, you may be able to receive government funding towards the cost of installing a biomass boiler through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS). Unlike heat pumps, biomass boilers are only supported in limited circumstances. Before arranging an installation, it’s important to
If your property is located near a suitable river, lake, canal or other body of water, you may be able to install a water source heat pump with help from the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS). The Boiler Upgrade Scheme provides government grants towards eligible water source heat pump installations in England and Wales, helping property
If you’re considering installing a ground source heat pump, you may be able to reduce the upfront cost through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS). The scheme provides government grants towards eligible ground source heat pump installations in England and Wales, helping homeowners and some landlords replace fossil fuel heating systems with low-carbon alternatives. Eligible properties
If you’re thinking about installing an air source heat pump, you may be able to reduce the cost through a government grant. The Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) provides grants towards eligible air source heat pump installations in England and Wales, helping homeowners and some landlords replace older heating systems with lower-carbon alternatives. Eligible households can
If you’re eligible for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, the next step is understanding how the application process works. Unlike many government grants, you do not apply directly yourself. Instead, your chosen MCS-certified installer submits the application to Ofgem on your behalf. The Boiler Upgrade Scheme is installer-led. Once your application is approved, the grant is
If you’re considering using the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, one of the first questions you’ll probably ask is whether your property is eligible. The Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) is available to many property owners and some owners of small non-domestic buildings in England and Wales. However, not every property or heating system will qualify, so it’s
Your Essential Guide The Gas Safe Register is the official list of gas engineers who are legally allowed to work on gas appliances in the UK, Isle of Man, and Guernsey. It replaced the CORGI register in 2009 and plays a vital role in protecting homeowners, landlords, tenants, and businesses by ensuring gas work is
This page brings together seven of the biggest energy supplier support offers available right now. Whether you’re with British Gas, EDF, E.ON, OVO, Octopus, ScottishPower, or Utilita, there may be a scheme designed to help you. Let’s break it down. British Gas Energy Support Fund Support for Arrears and Energy Efficiency British Gas offers financial