💰 Grants by country
UK Heat Pump Grants 2026
Every grant available to UK homeowners installing a heat pump in 2026 — by country, with eligibility rules, payment amounts, and step-by-step application guides.
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£7,500 BUS · £9,000 HES Scotland · NI Boiler Scheme
Every UK heat pump grant in one place — by country, with eligibility, amounts, and step-by-step application.
Quick answer: UK heat pump grants in 2026: England & Wales — Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) gives £7,500 for ASHP & GSHP, applied by your MCS installer. Scotland — Home Energy Scotland Grant up to £7,500 + £1,500 rural bonus (effective up to £9,000), plus optional 0% interest loan up to £12,500. Northern Ireland — Boiler Replacement Scheme (£400–£1,700, income-tested; heat pump funding in development). All schemes extended through at least 2028.
Pick your country
Different rules apply in England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland — choose your country for grant amount, eligibility, and how to apply.
🏴 England — BUS Grant
£7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme. Most popular UK scheme. Extended to 2028 with £1.5bn funding.
£7,500🏴 Scotland — HES Grant
Up to £9,000 (£7,500 + £1,500 rural bonus) + 0% loan up to £12,500. Most generous in UK.
£9,000🏴 Wales — BUS Grant
Same £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme as England. Plus Nest scheme for low-income households.
£7,500🇬🇧 Northern Ireland
Boiler Replacement Scheme (£400–£1,700, income-tested). Heat pump-specific funding in development.
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📊 At a glance
Compare UK heat pump grants — 2026
| Country | Scheme | Grant amount | Income tested? | Available until |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England | BUS | £7,500 | No | At least 2028 |
| Wales | BUS | £7,500 | No | At least 2028 |
| Wales (low income) | Nest | Up to 100% install cost | Yes | Ongoing |
| Scotland | HES Grant | £7,500 + £1,500 rural bonus | No | Ongoing |
| Scotland (loan) | HES Loan | 0% loan up to £12,500 | No | Ongoing |
| Northern Ireland | NI Boiler Replacement | £400–£1,700 | Yes (under £40k income) | Ongoing |
❓ FAQ
Common grant questions
Which UK heat pump grant gives the most money?
Scotland's Home Energy Scotland Grant — up to £9,000 total (£7,500 base + £1,500 rural bonus for island and remote properties), plus an optional 0% interest loan up to £12,500 to cover the rest. England and Wales offer £7,500 via the BUS scheme. Northern Ireland's scheme is much smaller (£400-£1,700, income-tested).
Can I combine UK grants?
No — you can't claim BUS in England/Wales and HES in Scotland for the same property (you live in one). You can combine BUS with ECO4 (low-income insulation grants — useful to clear EPC recommendations first), and Scotland's HES Grant pairs with the HES Loan. Local authority grants (some London boroughs, Welsh councils) sometimes stack with BUS — check with your installer.
Do I need an EPC for any heat pump grant?
Yes for BUS (England & Wales) and HES Scotland. The EPC must be valid (under 10 years old) and have no outstanding recommendations for loft or cavity-wall insulation. The Northern Ireland scheme doesn't require an EPC but does require income proof.
How long does grant approval take?
BUS (England/Wales): Pre-approval ~2 weeks; final payout to installer ~4-6 weeks after commissioning. HES Scotland: Survey + approval ~6-8 weeks; payout ~4 weeks after install. NI Boiler Replacement: ~8-12 weeks end-to-end.
Are grants ending in 2026?
No. BUS was extended in the 2024 Spring Statement through at least 2028 with £1.5bn funding. HES Scotland and the NI Boiler Replacement Scheme are ongoing with no expiry date. The 2025 Welsh government review confirmed Nest funding continuation.