HEAT PUMP GRANT - SIMPLI GREEN
AIR SOURCE HEAT PUMP GRANT
Air source heat pumps (ASHPs) are a popular, eco-friendly heating option that can help reduce energy bills by using heat from the outside air to warm your home. Please note that any savings will depend on the customer’s existing fuel type and usage patterns.
Heat pumps are a great way to reduce carbon emissions and energy consumption.
AIR SOURCE HEAT PUMP GRANT
Benefits of an Air Source Heat Pump
- Reduced Carbon Footprint: Using renewable energy from the air, heat pumps help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
- Versatile Heating and Cooling: Some ASHPs can reverse operation in summer, providing cooling as well.
AIR SOURCE HEAT PUMP GRANT
Benefits of Air Source Heat Pump Grant
- Increased Comfort: Air source heat pumps operate in both summer and winter, helping you keep comfort in your home!
- Environmental Impact: Reduces your carbon footprint by lowering energy consumption.
AIR SOURCE HEAT PUMP GRANT
Air Source Heat Pump Grants in the UK
The UK government currently offers grants for air source heat pumps to help offset installation costs, primarily through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme and other energy efficiency programs.
- Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS)
- The Boiler Upgrade Scheme provides grants to homeowners in England and Wales to replace fossil fuel boilers with low-carbon heating systems, including air source heat pumps.
- Grant Amount: £5,000 for air source heat pumps.
- Eligibility:
- Available to homeowners and small landlords.
- The home must meet minimum energy efficiency standards (such as having loft or cavity wall insulation).
- New builds are generally not eligible unless they are self-build properties.
AIR SOURCE HEAT PUMP GRANT
- Energy Company Obligation (ECO) Scheme
- The ECO Scheme provides support to low-income households for energy efficiency improvements.
- The main focus is on insulation, but some households may qualify for help with a heat pump installation if they meet income-related or vulnerability criteria.
- Eligibility: Based on income and benefits eligibility, targeting those most in need.
- Local Authority Grants and Support
- Some local councils and regional authorities offer their own grants or low-interest loans for air source heat pumps and other energy efficiency upgrades.
- These grants vary by region, so it’s worth checking with your local authority for current programs.
