#boiler upgrade scheme

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.

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.

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.

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.