Changes coming to the BUS "Boiler Upgrade" Scheme in 2026
Ofgem has announced changes which are coming in 2026 for the current BUS scheme here is a list of the changes:
- Plans to increase the total grant value from £7,500 to £9,000 on off-gas grid properties heated by oil or LPG - The change is NOT in effect yet but is proposed to come into effect from July 2026 - Please contact us for further details if your property meets this criteria.
- EPC Requirements - Properties without a valid EPC can now provide an alternative evidence - such as recent utility bill and photos of the existing heating system
- Heat pumps may be installed alongside non-fossil fuel supplementary heating appliances as part of multi-technology installations.
If you have any questions regarding this scheme, please get in contact with us.

On January 20th, 2026 the UK Government launched the "Warm Homes Plan" to upgarde the nations home, help families cut their energy bills and tackle fuel poverty offering measures such as Heat pumps. solar PV panels and battery storage on Government backed zero to low interest loans depending on various eligibility criteria. For further information from the press release please visit the page below: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/families-to-save-in-biggest-home-upgrade-plan-in-british-history

This week we had a conversation with Henri Casteleyn of "Havenwise" to investigate on how their product can potentially save money on their energy bills for new and old customers with air source heat pumps with built in Wi-fi* How? you may ask can this product do that. Havenwise works on an app based platform and controls your heating and hot water schedules and can potentially cut your energy bills by 40%**. Havenwise does this by using their built in AI which automatically optimises your heat pump to ensure comfort at the lowest possible cost. By taking in your property's characteristics, electricity tariff and heat pump efficiency to save you money. Please visit their web-site to learn more: https://www.havenwise.co.uk/ * Havenwise is currently available for the following models: Samsung, Vaillant, Mitsubishi, Daikin - Other models coming soon ** Average saving across Havenwise users. The savings are calculated comparing the heat produced with the Havenwise-optimised heat pump versus what it would cost with a typical gas boiler. Havenwise users represent a mix of tariffs, house characteristics, user behaviour, heat pump brands, and installers.


