A different way to heat your home.
Explore low-carbon heating, property suitability and the Boiler Upgrade Scheme. Start with good system design and a clear explanation of running costs.
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Why Choose a Heat Pump?
£7,500 Grant
Boiler Upgrade Scheme, England and Wales (£9,000 for eligible off-gas homes on oil or LPG)
Around 300% Efficient
About three units of heat for each unit of electricity
Lower Carbon
No gas or oil burned at home for heating
0% VAT
On installed heat pumps until 31 March 2027, then 5%
Types of Heat Pumps
Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP)
Extract heat from the outside air to heat your home and hot water. A £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant is available in England and Wales.
- £7,500 grant available through BUS
- Keeps working in cold weather, though less efficiently on the coldest days
- Easier and cheaper to install than ground source
- No digging or ground works needed
Typical cost before the grant: around £12,000 (Energy Saving Trust). Median Boiler Upgrade Scheme install £12,908 (DESNZ, April–June 2026).
Ground Source Heat Pumps (GSHP)
Extract heat from the ground using pipes buried in trenches or boreholes. A £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant is available in England and Wales.
- £7,500 grant available through BUS
- Ground temperature is steadier than air temperature
- Needs land for trenches, or access for borehole drilling
- Around £130–£650 a year saved replacing a gas boiler (EST, four-bed detached)
Typical cost before the grant: around £15,000 with trenches; boreholes cost considerably more (Energy Saving Trust). Median Boiler Upgrade Scheme install £27,232 (DESNZ, April–June 2026).
Typical costs, last reviewed September 2026. Sources: Energy Saving Trust (July 2026 prices) and DESNZ Boiler Upgrade Scheme statistics (installs April–June 2026, medians include the grant value). Your quote depends on your home.
Hybrid Heat Pumps
Hybrid heat pumps combine an air source heat pump with a traditional gas or oil boiler. The system automatically switches between the heat pump and boiler depending on which is most efficient for the current conditions.
How Hybrid Systems Work:
- Intelligent switching - System chooses the most efficient heat source
- Heat pump priority - Uses heat pump when cost-effective
- Boiler backup - Switches to boiler during very cold weather or peak demand
Benefits:
- Uses less gas or oil than a boiler on its own
- May need fewer radiator changes than a heat pump alone
- Lower emissions than a boiler alone, but not zero
- The boiler covers the coldest days
Is a Hybrid Heat Pump Right for You?
A hybrid heat pump may suit you if you:
- ✓Have an existing gas or oil boiler
- ✓Want to reduce carbon emissions gradually
- ✓Aren't ready to remove your boiler yet
- ✓Have a home that would need major work for a heat pump alone
Note: Hybrid systems that pair a heat pump with a gas or oil boiler are not eligible for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (Ofgem guidance), so there is no £7,500 grant. Costs vary widely, and you should expect to pay more than for a boiler alone.
Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS)
£7,500 Towards a Heat Pump
The government's Boiler Upgrade Scheme (England and Wales) gives £7,500 towards an air source or ground source heat pump, or £9,000 for eligible off-gas-grid homes heated by oil or LPG until 31 March 2027. It runs to 2030 and has no income test.
Who's Eligible?
- You own the property in England or Wales (second homes and rented-out homes count)
- Replacing gas, oil, LPG or electric heating
- An EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) is no longer required
- Not for most new builds, social housing or hybrid systems
Grant Amounts:
- £7,500 for air source or ground source heat pumps
- £9,000 instead for off-gas-grid homes heated by oil or LPG (until 31 March 2027)
- £2,500 for air-to-air heat pumps
- Taken off the installer's price; scheme runs to 2030
How it is claimed: an MCS certified installer applies to Ofgem and takes the grant off your price. Check any installer on the MCS register.
UK Energy Partnership is run by Harber Glaves Trading Ltd. We are not a government body and cannot decide who gets funding — check eligibility with the official scheme on GOV.UK.
Send a Heat Pump EnquiryHeat Pump Installation Process
Home Survey
An installer checks your home's heat loss and suitability
BUS Application
The MCS certified installer applies and shows the grant on your quote
Installation
The installer fits and commissions the system; timings depend on the job
Lower-Carbon Heat
Running costs depend on your tariff, insulation and the system you replaced
Heat Pump FAQs
How much does a heat pump cost?
The Energy Saving Trust puts a typical air source heat pump at around £12,000 installed, and a ground source heat pump with trenches at around £15,000 (boreholes cost considerably more). DESNZ figures for Boiler Upgrade Scheme installs in April to June 2026 show medians of £12,908 for air source and £27,232 for ground source, including the grant value. In England and Wales the £7,500 grant, or £9,000 for eligible off-gas-grid homes heated by oil or LPG until 31 March 2027, comes off the installer's price. Typical costs, last reviewed September 2026.
Do heat pumps work in cold UK winters?
Yes. A correctly designed and sized heat pump keeps heating your home through a UK winter, although it works less efficiently on the coldest days. A proper heat loss survey matters.
Will a heat pump reduce my energy bills?
Not always. Replacing a gas boiler in a typical three-bed semi, the Energy Saving Trust estimates anything from saving around £220 a year to paying around £110 a year more on a standard electricity tariff, or saving around £204 to £530 a year on a heat pump tariff with no gas standing charge. Savings are usually bigger when replacing LPG or electric storage heaters (Energy Saving Trust, July 2026 prices).
View Detailed Cost ComparisonCan I get a heat pump if I have radiators?
Yes. Some homes need larger radiators or underfloor heating for the best efficiency, but many existing radiator systems can stay. A heat loss survey will show what's needed.