It’s Energy Savers Week starting from 17th January 2025. This week aims to help people across the UK have more awareness over energy costs. One thing that doesn’t seem to be going anywhere is rising energy prices, so across the UK, homeowners are looking for practical ways to cut their bills. One solution is to make your homes more energy efficient and the Boiler Upgrade Scheme could help you do just that. The government is offering grants of up to £7,500 towards an eco-friendlier heating system, saving you money and reducing your household carbon footprint. We’ll explain how to get started and how we can help.
What is Energy Savers Week?
Energy Savers Week is a national campaign in the UK that takes place in January. With the coldest time of the year looming it’s the perfect opportunity to take time to review our energy consumption and bring awareness to this increasingly important subject. At Humphrey & Crockett we always helping people learn how they can improve their homes heating efficiency, helping them save money in the long term and access potential financial support that they’re entitled to.
What Is the Boiler Upgrade Scheme?
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) is a government incentive created in 2022 and supports households across the country to transition toward a low-carbon heating system. It’s in line with sustainability initiatives and can help homes reduce energy bills by giving them the opportunity to upgrade to a better heating solution for their home. The goal is to cut down the reliance on older models of gas boilers, which are bad for the environment.
How Humphrey & Crocket Can Help
If you’re ready to get started, we can chat with you or drop by for a quick, no-obligation assessment to learn about your circumstances. This is important because different homes have various details that need to be understood, including the structure, layout, and heating requirements. Investigating these details will help us to better advise you on your boiler upgrade.
The Upgrade Process
Once you book a survey, we can inspect your current heating system and get a better understanding of your homes heating needs. We can then design a plan around your room by room demands. After you sign up for the BUS, our qualified team of assessors will do the leg work and make the grant application for you. Once the voucher is approved, it will be granted for your home. To get started, we use your voucher to deduct the grant from your invoice, and you will get a handover package with all the relevant paperwork.
Why Opt-in for the Scheme
The BUS scheme helps eligible homes to cover the cost of a greener, updated boiler to shift away from gas boilers. The newer, more eco-friendly models can include solutions like biomass boilers, pellet boilers and air-source heat pumps. The grant makes these newer technologies more affordable for homeowners.
Who is Eligible?
Homeowners across the UK with a fossil fuel heating system that doesn’t have a heat pump may be eligible. The amount awarded varies depending on the location, type of home, and the boiler that will be installed. The amount ranges from £5,000 to £7,500 and depends on which boiler your home is eligible for. For example, rural properties that are not connected to the grid will have different requirements than homes in larger, more built up areas.
We take the stress away by helping you understand the process and applying for the grant on your behalf before installing the best solution for your home.
Why You Should Consider a New Heating Solution For Your Home
Air Source Heat Pumps are fast becoming a popular choice for homeowners. Their benefits include:
- They can end up being cheaper to run, saving you money in the long run.
- These solutions can be suitable for homes of various sizes and locations, including off-grid rural homes.
The government grant is the ideal solution for countless homes, providing a long-term heating solution for a discounted price. By taking advantage of this scheme, you can help to future-proof your home and reduce your bills.
Get in touch with us today to discover more about our services and how we can help you find the right heating solution for your home today.
