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UK Government Scheme · England & Wales

Air Source Heat Pump Grant: Up to £7,500

A flat £7,500 off the installed cost of an air source heat pump — no means test, open to homeowners and landlords.

Last updated: August 2026 · Reviewed against official gov.uk guidance

What is an air source heat pump?

An air source heat pump sits outside your home and absorbs heat from the outside air, then uses a compressor and a small amount of electricity to raise that heat to a useful temperature for your radiators, underfloor heating and hot water.

Because it moves heat rather than burning fuel, a well-designed system delivers around 3 to 4 units of heat for every unit of electricity — far more efficient than a gas boiler, and with no on-site emissions.

Typical installed cost is £10,000–£14,000 before the grant, so most households pay roughly £3,000–£6,500 after the £7,500 deduction.

Air source heat pump grant checker

Answer a few questions — nothing is submitted or stored.

How to apply

  1. Check you have a valid EPC with no outstanding insulation recommendations.
  2. Get quotes from two or three MCS-certified heat pump installers.
  3. The installer applies to Ofgem and shows £7,500 deducted on the quote.
  4. Installation typically takes two to three days.

Frequently asked questions

Up to £7,500 per property through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, deducted from your installer's quote by an MCS-certified installer.

An air source heat pump is an outdoor unit that extracts heat from the outside air and upgrades it with electricity to heat your radiators, underfloor heating and hot water. It works down to around -15°C and typically delivers 3–4 units of heat per unit of electricity used.

A typical domestic unit is about the size of a large washing machine and needs roughly one metre of clear space around it outdoors, plus room indoors for a hot water cylinder.

Yes, provided insulation is reasonable and radiators are sized correctly. Your installer carries out a heat loss calculation and may recommend larger radiators.

You do not apply directly. An MCS-certified installer applies to Ofgem on your behalf and shows the £7,500 already deducted on your quote.

Not sure if you qualify?

Use the heat pump checker above to see whether your home qualifies for the £7,500 grant.

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