Here is an update from the BUS " Boiler Upgrade Scheme" webinar with OFGEM yesterday, here are the key points: Applications for the £9,000 uplift in BUS Scheme grant has to be made after 21 st July Property owners will have to provide proof that the heating system which is being replaced is powered by LPG or Oil with either bills or fuel purchase receipts and possibly photographs of the existing system. All Self-build properties are not eligible for this £9,000 Grant uplift but will still receive £7,500 . - This up-lift is in relation to rising oil and LPG costs from the conflict in the Middle East as explained by DESNZ "Department of Energy Security and Net Zero" representative. Any BUS applications made before July 21 st will receive the standard £7,500 grant only (Oil/Gas replacement) Full guidance for this uplift will be available from July 1 st according to OFGEM If you meet these eligibility requirements and would like to discuss how you can replace your existing Oil or LPG heating system with a BUS scheme grant funded installation, please do not hesitate to contact 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.