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Grants

We are specialized in helping households access fully funded air source heat pump grants and comprehensive energy efficiency upgrades through the ECO4 scheme. No upfront costs and no hidden charges!

Air Source Heat Pump - The Sustainable Heating Solution for Tomorrow

Air source heat pumps offer high efficiency and reliability for homeowners looking for a new future-proof heating system. If you meet the eligibility criteria, you could get a heat pump installation completely free of charge, as well as upgraded insulation, and even solar panels, all funded under government initiatives like the ECO4 scheme.! Our team has helped thousands of homeowners transform their homes into energy-efficient living spaces, largely reducing energy bills and improving comfort. Fill in our form and check your eligibility now! Read below to find out which government scheme you might qualify for, specific to your location and circumstances.

What Grants Are Available for Air Source Heat Pumps in the UK?

Eco4 scheme to get free air source heat pump

The ECO4 Scheme - Your Way To A 100% Funded Installation

The Energy Company Obligation 4 (ECO4) represents the most comprehensive support available for eligible households. Unlike the Boiler Upgrade Scheme’s fixed grant, ECO4 can cover 100% of the cost of installing an air source heat pump, along with additional improvements such as loft insulation, cavity wall insulation, solar panels, and heating controls.

Because of this holistic approach, what is being offered are comprehensive upgrades to your home that will yield much bigger energy savings than having a heat pump installed on its own would afford. The usual package includes assessment, installation, and a final quality check.

This scheme runs until 31 March 2026 and is available across England, Scotland, and Wales.

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Who Qualifies for ECO4

You might be eligible for ECO4 if:

  • Someone in your household receives qualifying benefits. 
  • You are the homeowner
  • You have an EPC rating of D,E,F, or G.

Alternatively, you may be able to qualify through the LA Flex eligibility route if your household income is less than £31,000 per year. Vulnerable households and properties that are poorly rated on the Energy Performance Certificate are particularly focused on under the scheme.

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The Boiler Upgrade Scheme

The Boiler Upgrade Scheme currently offers a fixed grant of £7,500 toward the cost of an air source heat pump installation in England and Wales. For rural areas, this is increased to £9,000. Running until March 2028, the scheme applies to property owners who are homeowners or small business owners. The BUS grant is directly applied to your installation cost, greatly reducing the actual out-of-pocket cost to you.

Confirmation of £295 million for the 2025/2026 financial year, with over-allocation provisions extending to £280 million, means the Boiler Upgrade Scheme is well-funded through at least 2028. This extended timeline gives you certainty when planning for your heating upgrade.

eligibility criteria for Boiler Upgrade Scheme

Eligibility for BUS

Unlike ECO4, the Boiler Upgrade Scheme does not have any income limits. You are eligible if:

  • You own the property you are upgrading
  • Have a valid Energy Performance Certificate
  • You are replacing an existing fossil fuel heating system – which can include gas, oil, LPG, and electric. 

In October 2024, Ofgem relaxed eligibility criteria, which opened this scheme to include more homeowners. Note that your property cannot have already been funded by any government scheme to install a heat pump or biomass boiler.

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Home Energy Scotland Grant and Loan Scheme

Scottish homeowners have one of the most generous heating upgrading schemes in the UK. The Home Energy Scotland Grant and Loan Scheme provides grant funding of up to £7,500 for the installation of air source heat pumps, plus a possible further £7,500 as an interest-free loan.

Warm Homes (England)

Launched in April 2025, this new scheme offers up to £30,000 per household through local authorities in low-income properties with EPC ratings D-G. The funding covers both energy efficiency measures and low-carbon heating installations, including air source heat pumps.

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Homeenergy scotland and grant and loan scheme

NEST Scheme (Wales) - Free Advice and Heating Improvements

NEST differs from other schemes in that it offers comprehensive, free advice as well as potential funding. Advisors support you in understanding how to minimize energy bills and maximize available income, while reducing your carbon footprint. For eligible households, free heating improvements including boiler replacement and air source heat pump installation may be available.

You are eligible for NEST support if you live in Wales and meet at least one of the following conditions: someone in your household receives means-tested benefits, your household has a member with a chronic health condition on low income, your home has an Energy Performance Certificate rating of D or lower, or your home contains vulnerable residents who are also affected by housing issues such as damp or mould.

NISEP Energy Support Program

NISEP - Northern Ireland's Comprehensive Energy Support

The NI Sustainable Energy Programme (NISEP) offers different heating upgrade pathways, a number of which are designated to offer significant funding for heat pumps. The NISEP Green Heat Scheme funds the full installation of an air source heat pump for eligible Northern Ireland homeowners.

The Green Heat Scheme covers 100% of air source heat pump installation costs for qualifying households. You’re eligible if you’re a Northern Ireland homeowner whose annual household income is below £28,000 (single income threshold) or £35,000 (total household income), and your property currently uses solid fuel heating, has no central heating, or has an old or broken oil/LPG system that is older than 15 years.

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Warmer Homes Scotland

This initiative offers comprehensive whole-house improvements rather than isolated heat pump installation; delivered through a fully managed end-to-end service.

Rather than isolated upgrades, Warmer Homes Scotland assesses your entire property and recommends a comprehensive package of improvements. Air source heat pumps are increasingly central to these recommendations, particularly in the scheme’s second phase-which was launched in October 2023 and emphasizes zero-emission heating systems. Installation is managed by Warmworks Scotland, ensuring consistent quality and professional delivery across all properties.

Your household qualifies if someone in it is over 75 and the house does not have central heating, someone is terminally ill with appropriate medical certification or someone is receiving means-tested benefits. Specific criteria about your home must also be satisfied, for example, council tax band A-F, poor energy rating (usually below 64), maximum floor area of 230 square metres, and meeting the tolerable living standard.

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Are you Eligible?

It takes just 3 simple steps to apply for an ECO4 grant, you’re not forced to commit and
you won’t need to pay a penny towards the work:

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Eligibility Form

If you think you qualify for our ECO4 grants, simply fill in our form and a member of the team will be in touch within 24 hours.

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FREE Survey

When we have confirmed your eligibility, we will arrange for one of our approved energy surveyors to assess your property free of charge.

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FREE Installation

We will submit your grant application on your behalf and arrange for work to begin on your property within 7 days – it’s that simple! You get a warmer more efficient home and lower energy bills

How much Expense A Grant Could Cover

Grant Name Funding/Coverage Amount Types of Heat Pumps Covered
ECO4 Scheme
No limit: can cover all installation costs – usually in excess of £7,500 – for eligible homes
Air source heat pumps
Local Authority FLEX
Same as ECO4 if eligible through council referral
Air source heat pumps
Air source heat pumps
Full system installation. 100% funded for eligible households
Air source heat pumps
Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS)
£7,500 for air/ground/water source heat pumps; £5,000 for biomass boilers
Air source, ground source, water source heat pumps
Nest (Wales)
Full cost for eligible applicants
Air source heat pumps
Warmer Homes Scotland
Up to £7,500 (plus extra for rural areas)
Air source, ground source

Typical Additional Costs

For air-to-air heat pumps, the grant can pay for most or all of the installation cost, with some installations available from as little as £500. Air-to-water systems, which also provide hot water, typically cost £15,000 to £20,000, so you’d still be facing £7,500 to £12,500 after the grant.

Ground source heat pumps, though efficient and with a long life span, are much more expensive at £25,000-£50,000, demanding significant costs even after deduction of grants.

Who Qualifies for the Grant?

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You Must Be a Receipt Of Qualifying Benefits
Qualification for the grants of a heat pump using air as a source depends on certain criteria so that it can help the people most in need. These benefits are chosen carefully to offer basic assistance required by people or families having limited income levels. If you’re receiving one of the many governmental financial assistance benefits, you will likely be able to qualify for an air source heat pump grant.
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You Must Own Your Own Home Or Be A Private Tenant
You must be a homeowner to get government grants for heat pumps. Only those who own their homes are eligible for grants for air-source heat pumps. This is outlined in the government’s terms and conditions of the scheme.
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You Must Complete Our Eligibility Checker
Our priority is to simplify the qualifying process for the grants through our easy-to-use eligibility checker. By using this tool, you can easily follow the steps involved in applying for the grant to check your eligibility. Take advantage of today’s quick application system provided by us to determine whether you can benefit from our services.
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Why Do I Need An Air Source Heat Pump?

Environmental Impact

In comparison with traditional heating systems, air source heating pumps significantly reduce your carbon emissions, therefore minimising climate change effects associated with climate change.

Cost Savings

There are two financial benefits of it as they harness renewable energy from the air, which means your energy bill will be lowered. They also save you money in the long run as they are unlikely to break down and require maintenance costs.

Heated Home Year Round

By getting it, you’ll be guaranteed a warm home year-round. In the summer, during hot days, you can benefit from the heat pump air condensation system, which can cool your home too.

The 0% VAT Advantage on Your Heat Pump Installation

An often overlooked benefit of an air-source heat pump installation is the zero percent VAT rate currently available on renewable energy installations. This is a temporary government incentive from April 2022 to March 2027 that could save homeowners a substantial amount on their heating upgrade.

All air source heat pump installations in residential properties qualify for zero-rated VAT. This is not confined to the heat pump unit itself, with the associated heating system components qualifying. When you’re installing an air source heat pump with radiator upgrades or underfloor heating, these complementary systems are covered by the 0% VAT if the installation takes place at the same time. Other components that may be included are heating controls, draught-proofing material, and insulation.

On a typical air source heat pump installation costing £8,000-£12,000, zero VAT saves £1,600-£2,400 compared to standard rates. Coupled with your grant funding, £7,500 from BUS or full coverage from ECO4, these VAT savings will make a huge difference to your final costs.

Properties That Are Not Eligible

New Build Properties
Properties that have never had a heating system installed are not eligible.
Self-Build Exception
Self-built properties are eligible, providing you can prove you, the first owner, substantially built the property using your resources or labour. Evidence of at least £20,000 in structural materials or labour costs is needed.
Hybrid Systems
Heat pump systems combined with fossil fuel boilers (hybrid systems) do not qualify. Your new system must be able to heat the entire property independently.
Solar Thermal Systems
Solar thermal water heating systems are not eligible; however, solar PV panels may be accessible under ECO4.
Multiple Public Funding
You cannot combine BUS grants with other public funding for heating systems. In other words, ECO4, local authority grants, or the Renewable Heat Incentive create conflicts, you must choose one pathway. Contact us or fill in our form and find out the best options available for you!
Company-Owned Residential Properties
Although company-owned residential properties are eligible, special documentation and consent procedures apply.
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properties that are not eligible for heat pump grants

Warmer Home Grants: Your Reliable Partner

At Wamer Home Grants, we have established the best practices in order to make the process as smooth and hassle-free as possible. By filling in our simple 1-minute form, you will be able to know which grants you qualify for and what other additional upgrades you are entitled to. Our team works to ensure you always get the maximum amount of funding available to you!

Our installers invest time in a thorough property assessment and bespoke system design prior to installation to make certain that the heat pump specification will match the exact requirements of your home, providing optimum efficiency and reliability. 

We offer clear communication and transparency throughout the process as we know this is key to a successful installation; You will always have a realistic timeline and constantly upgraded on the progress made! You will also be aware if you have to make any payments yourselves and how much it will be!

All our installations are carried out by Gas-Safe Registered installers using the highest quality materials and installing reliable efficient systems. We provide you with long-term warranty certificates for your peace of mind!

Frequently Asked Questions

ECO4 is the acronym for Energy Company Obligation fourth instalment. It’s a governmental incentive funded by energy providers that allows eligible people to get free boilers, heat source pumps, and property insulation upgrades. The grant is open to everyone in the UK that hits specific criteria.
Before you are eligible for an ECO4 grant, it is important to establish whether or not you qualify for this assistance. You can find out if you are eligible for an ECO4 grant by using our eligibility checker tool available on our website.
In the scheme, the funding available is over £4 billion. This means that everyone who is eligible for the grant will get a completely new heat system free of charge.

One must receive qualifying benefits to qualify for an ECO4 grant. This is important because it ensures that those who need the program most actually benefit from it by meeting these requirements.

Apart from the free air source heat pump grant, there are a few other energy-saving measures provided under ECO4 if you don’t qualify for an air heat source pump. These include upgrading insulation materials used within buildings as well as making improvements to other heating systems, such as a boiler replacement.

There are certain benefits required to qualify for an ECO4 grant. These benefits have been selected to ensure that only individuals who need support can get access to the grant. You can check your eligibility using our free checker on our website.

Yes. The ECO4 grant covers 100% of the costs for a heat source pump upgrade or full installation. Allowing all residents to benefit from the scheme in an eco-friendly way.
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