It is now cheaper than ever to install cleaner, more energy efficient heating solutions thanks to the government’s new £450m Boiler Upgrade Scheme.
Property owners across England and Wales can now apply for vouchers to get thousands of pounds off replacing their oil and gas boilers with clean heating systems.
Under the scheme, which will run for three years, property owners will be able to get:
£5,000 off the cost and installation of an air source heat pump
£5,000 off the cost and installation of a biomass boiler
£6,000 off the cost and installation of a ground source heat pump
Phil Hurley, Chair of the Heat Pump Association said: “The Boiler Upgrade Scheme is a great opportunity for households to make their home more energy efficient and we encourage anyone thinking about switching out their oil or gas boiler to make use of the grants.
“The upfront funding available means that heat pumps have never been more accessible, making it easier than ever for households to reduce their energy bills and carbon footprint.”
Here are five reasons why you should consider swapping your oil or gas boiler, or direct electric heating, for a heat pump:
1) Stop your reliance on gas and oil
Moving to a heat pump means you can avoid the volatile prices associated with gas and oil. Depending on the efficiency of your new heating system, you could see a reduction to your energy bill if you move to a heat pump.
2) No VAT to pay on installation
The government has recently announced 0% VAT on the installation of heat pumps and biomass boilers, which will last for 5 years, further reducing the cost of installation.
3) Reduce your carbon footprint and combat climate change
Heat pumps are significantly more efficient than traditional boilers and use cleaner electricity, so will reduce your home’s carbon footprint. A heat pump takes heat at a low temperature from the air or ground, increases that heat to a higher temperature and transfers it into your home to provide heating and hot water.
4) Save time and storage space by stopping fuel deliveries
If you’re using oil or LPG, you’ll no longer need to deal with fuel deliveries and can save space with not needing the storage for this anymore.
5) Get ahead of the curve
Heat pumps are an important part of the future of heating, and installing one now will give you access to the latest technology and allow you to future proof your home.
To check if you are eligible for the scheme or to find out more visit GOV.UK/boilerupgrade.
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