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Get your free quote →Ofgem reports that air source heat pumps accounted for the great majority of grants paid since the scheme began, with more than 80,000 low-carbon heating systems supported in total.
London homeowners considering a heat pump should check current grant eligibility and arrange a property-specific heat-loss assessment.
Read at Ofgem ↗The standard Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant remains £7,500 for most homes, but Ofgem confirms an increased £9,000 grant for eligible off-gas grid properties (oil and LPG heating) installing an air-to-water or ground source heat pump, available until 31 March 2027.
Off-gas London properties — common in some outer boroughs — should check eligibility for the higher grant before getting quotes, as it is deducted directly from the installer's price.
Read at Ofgem ↗Ofgem research found interest in low-carbon products but identified cost as a key barrier and low awareness as an obstacle for home battery storage.
Clear system design and realistic explanations are essential when comparing solar, batteries, heating and charging options.
Read at Ofgem ↗The government says it is working to make small plug-in solar products available in UK shops, alongside rules intended to increase solar provision on new homes in England.
This is a developing product category. Householders should wait for final UK safety and installation requirements before buying equipment.
Read at UK Government ↗The plan sets out public investment and finance intended to support heat pumps, solar panels, batteries and other home-energy improvements.
Funding announcements do not mean every household or product qualifies. Eligibility and delivery details should be checked against current official guidance.
Read at UK Government ↗Zeco Green Homes summarises official information for general awareness. News articles are not a promise of eligibility, savings, funding or product suitability. A current official source and a property-specific assessment should guide decisions.