Grant Update
BUS Grant Now Up to £9,000 for Some Oil and LPG Homes
What the higher Boiler Upgrade Scheme support could mean for oil and LPG homes considering an air source heat pump in the North West.
The short version
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme has long been one of the biggest factors in making air source heat pumps more affordable. The standard support for many eligible heat pump projects remains a major deduction from the installed cost, but oil and LPG homes can now be looked at with up to £9,000 of BUS support in the quote journey.
That matters because oil and LPG homes are often exactly the properties where the move away from fossil fuel heating feels most urgent. Fuel costs can be volatile, tanks take up space and replacement decisions are rarely simple.
Why oil and LPG homes are different
Homes running on oil or LPG are usually off the mains gas grid, which means the economics of a heat pump can look different from a typical gas-heated property. The higher grant support can reduce the gap between staying with a fossil fuel system and moving to a properly designed low-temperature heating system.
It still needs careful design. A bigger grant does not remove the need for a heat loss survey, radiator checks, hot water planning or a sensible installation route.
What this means for an instant quote
The instant quote now asks for your current fuel source. If you select oil or LPG, the quote will show the higher £9,000 BUS deduction in the indicative pricing. If you select gas, electric or other, the quote uses the standard deduction.
This is still a guide, not a fixed proposal. Final grant eligibility, system size and installed price are confirmed after the survey and design stage.
The sensible next step
If your home is currently on oil or LPG, it is worth getting a starting figure now. The useful question is not just whether a heat pump is possible, but what size system, cylinder and emitter upgrades would make it work properly.
Start with the instant quote, then move to a heat loss survey if the numbers feel sensible.
- Use the instant quote to get a guide price
- Select oil or LPG if that is your current fuel source
- Book the survey to confirm sizing, emitters and final pricing
Next steps
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FAQ
No. The higher deduction is shown for oil and LPG selections in the quote tool. Other fuel sources use the standard BUS deduction, and final eligibility is confirmed during the survey and application process.