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Grants & Policy.
UK heat pump grants, eligibility rules, and policy changes — covering the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, Home Energy Scotland, Nest Wales, NISEP and related schemes.
8 posts in Grants & Policy
bus
BUS Guidance v5 Explained: 28 April 2026 Changes
BUS guidance v5 has been in force since 28 April 2026. Here's what changed for property owners, installers, and landlords - including the EPC removal.
boiler upgrade scheme
Boiler Upgrade Scheme: Full Timeline of Changes
How the Boiler Upgrade Scheme has changed since 2022 - from a £5,000 grant to £7,500, plus the 2026 air-to-air and off-grid additions. Full timeline.
planning permission
Heat Pump Planning Permission UK 2026: Complete Guide
Do you need planning permission for a heat pump? The 2026 UK rules - permitted development, MCS 020 noise standards, and what counts as PD.
boiler upgrade scheme
Boiler Upgrade Scheme 2026: Complete UK Grant Guide
How the £7,500 BUS grant works in 2026, who qualifies, what changed under v5 on 28 April, and the £9,000 oil/LPG uplift expected from July.
bus
BUS £9,000 Grant for Oil and LPG Homes (July 2026)
Confirmed: the £9,000 BUS uplift for oil and LPG-heated UK homes opens 21 July 2026 and runs to 31 March 2027. Who qualifies and how to claim.
Octopus Trusted Partners Explained (2026)
Octopus Trusted Partners explained: a vetted MCS installer network including Heat Geek. How quotes work vs BOXT, Heatable, Aira.
bus grant
£2,500 Air-to-Air Heat Pump Grant: UK 2026 Eligibility
The £2,500 air-to-air heat pump grant launched 28 April 2026 under BUS. Who qualifies, how to apply, and how it differs from the £7,500 grant.
budget
November 2025 Budget: What Changed for Home Heating
The 26 November 2025 Autumn Budget cut electricity policy levies, reaffirmed BUS, and kept the £9k oil/LPG uplift - here's what it means for UK heat pumps.