#2026/368The Boiler Upgrade Scheme (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
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These amendment regulations modify the existing Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS), a UK government grant programme established under the Energy Act 2008 that provides upfront capital grants to homeowners and small non-domestic properties in England and Wales to replace fossil fuel heating systems with low-carbon alternatives such as air source heat pumps, ground source heat pumps, and biomass boilers. The 2026 amendments update the operational framework of the scheme, likely adjusting grant thresholds, eligibility criteria, or administrative procedures to align with the UK's net zero targets and evolving heat decarbonisation policy. The scheme is administered by Ofgem, which processes applications from MCS-certified installers on behalf of property owners. The amendments form part of the UK government's broader Heat and Buildings Strategy, which aims to phase out high-carbon heating systems and accelerate the deployment of heat pump technology across the residential and small commercial sectors in England and Wales.
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Key Changes
- Amendments to the Boiler Upgrade Scheme regulations governing grant eligibility, amounts, or administrative procedures for low-carbon heating installations in England and Wales
- Updates to rules governing MCS-certified installer participation and voucher application processes under the scheme
- Potential revision of grant values for air source heat pumps, ground source heat pumps, or biomass boilers to reflect market conditions
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