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How to claim up to £9,000 towards an air source heat pump if you're on oil or LPG (applications 21 Jul 2026–31 Mar 2027), or £7,500 on mains gas — eligibility, approved installers and application process.",schemaTitle:"BUS Grant Guide: Up to £9,000 for Heat Pumps in Wales (Oil/LPG, 21 Jul 2026–31 Mar 2027)",schemaDescription:"Complete guide to claiming the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant in Wales with step-by-step application process.",publishDate:"2024-06-01",modifiedDate:"2026-08-01",tags:[{label:"Government Grant",color:"green"},{label:"Up to £9,000 (Oil/LPG, 21 Jul 2026–31 Mar 2027)",color:"blue"}],title:"BUS Grant Guide: Up to £9,000 for Heat Pumps in Wales (Oil/LPG, 21 Jul 2026–31 Mar 2027)",date:"Updated August 2026",location:"Wales Eligibility",intro:"Complete guide to claiming the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant. Step-by-step application process, eligibility requirements, and how to find approved installers in Wales.",related:{items:[{href:"/articles/heat-pumps-west-wales",title:"Heat Pump Basics",description:"Understand how heat pumps work before applying for your grant."},{href:"/articles/ashp-running-costs-carmarthenshire",title:"Calculate Running Costs",description:"Real-world running costs for heat pumps in West Wales."}]},children:[e.jsxs("div",{className:"bg-green-50 p-8 rounded-xl mb-12",children:[e.jsxs("p",{className:"text-lg text-gray-700 mb-4",children:["The Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) offers grants towards air source heat pump installations across England and Wales. There are two tiers:",e.jsx("strong",{children:" up to £9,000"})," if your home currently runs on oil or LPG (for voucher applications from 21 July 2026 to 31 March 2027), and ",e.jsx("strong",{children:"£7,500"})," if you're on mains gas or electric. The aim is to accelerate the move away from fossil-fuel heating, and the larger oil/LPG figure reflects how much harder it is to switch off-grid homes."]}),e.jsx("p",{className:"text-lg text-gray-700",children:"This comprehensive guide covers everything Welsh homeowners need to know about claiming the grant, from eligibility checks to final installation approval."})]}),e.jsx("h2",{className:"text-3xl font-bold text-gray-900 mb-6",children:"What Is the BUS Grant?"}),e.jsxs("p",{className:"text-lg text-gray-700 mb-6",children:["The Boiler Upgrade Scheme is a ",e.jsx("a",{href:"https://www.gov.uk/apply-boiler-upgrade-scheme",target:"_blank",rel:"noopener noreferrer",className:"text-blue-600 hover:underline",children:"government-funded programme"}),"running until March 2028. 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The scheme targets properties moving away from fossil fuel heating systems to achieve maximum carbon emissions reduction."}),e.jsxs("div",{className:"space-y-8 mb-8",children:[e.jsxs("div",{className:"bg-green-50 p-8 rounded-xl",children:[e.jsx("h3",{className:"text-2xl font-semibold text-gray-900 mb-4",children:"✅ Property Requirements"}),e.jsxs("div",{className:"grid md:grid-cols-2 gap-8",children:[e.jsxs("div",{children:[e.jsx("h4",{className:"font-semibold text-gray-900 mb-3",children:"Location & Ownership"}),e.jsxs("ul",{className:"text-gray-700 space-y-2",children:[e.jsx("li",{children:"• Located in England or Wales"}),e.jsx("li",{children:"• Owner-occupied or privately rented"}),e.jsx("li",{children:"• Single domestic property (not flats in shared blocks)"}),e.jsx("li",{children:"• Must be your main residence"}),e.jsx("li",{children:"• No existing government heating grants claimed"})]})]}),e.jsxs("div",{children:[e.jsx("h4",{className:"font-semibold text-gray-900 mb-3",children:"Existing Heating System"}),e.jsxs("ul",{className:"text-gray-700 space-y-2",children:[e.jsx("li",{children:"• Oil boiler (any age or condition)"}),e.jsx("li",{children:"• LPG boiler (any age or condition)"}),e.jsx("li",{children:"• Mains gas boiler"}),e.jsx("li",{children:"• Electric heating (including storage heaters)"}

1),e.jsx("li",{children:"• Biomass or coal heating systems"}),e.jsx("li",{children:"• No existing air or ground source heat pump"})]})]})]}),e.jsx("div",{className:"mt-6 p-4 bg-white rounded-lg",children:e.jsxs("p",{className:"text-gray-700 text-sm",children:[e.jsx("strong",{children:"EPC and insulation conditions removed:"})," As of current Ofgem rules, there is no minimum EPC rating requirement and no mandatory loft or cavity wall insulation condition to claim the BUS grant."]})})]}),e.jsxs("div",{className:"bg-red-50 p-8 rounded-xl",children:[e.jsx("h3",{className:"text-2xl font-semibold text-gray-900 mb-4",children:"❌ What Makes You Ineligible"}),e.jsxs("div",{className:"grid md:grid-cols-2 gap-8",children:[e.jsxs("div",{children:[e.jsx("h4",{className:"font-semibold text-gray-900 mb-3",children:"Existing Heating"}),e.jsxs("ul",{className:"text-gray-700 space-y-2",children:[e.jsx("li",{children:"• Existing heat pump installations"}),e.jsx("li",{children:"• Hybrid heating systems with heat pumps"}),e.jsx("li",{children:"• Properties with communal heating"})]})]}),e.jsxs("div",{children:[e.jsx("h4",{className:"font-semibold text-gray-900 mb-3",children:"Property Type"}),e.jsxs("ul",{className:"text-gray-700 space-y-2",children:[e.jsx("li",{children:"• New build properties (completed less than 12 months ago)"}),e.jsx("li",{children:"• Flats in buildings with shared heating systems"}),e.jsx("li",{children:"• Social housing properties"}),e.jsx("li",{children:"• Commercial or mixed-use properties"})]})]})]})]})]}),e.jsx("h2",{className:"text-3xl font-bold text-gray-900 mb-6",children:"The Application Process"}),e.jsx("p",{className:"text-lg text-gray-700 mb-6",children:"The BUS grant application is handled entirely by your chosen installer — you don't apply directly. This streamlined process ensures technical compliance and reduces paperwork for homeowners."}),e.jsxs("div",{className:"bg-purple-50 p-8 rounded-xl mb-8",children:[e.jsx("h3",{className:"text-2xl font-semibold text-gray-900 mb-4",children:"Step-by-Step Process"}),e.jsxs("div",{className:"space-y-6",children:[e.jsxs("div",{className:"flex items-start gap-4",children:[e.jsx("div",{className:"bg-purple-500 text-white rounded-full w-10 h-10 flex items-center justify-center text-lg font-semibold",children:"1"}),e.jsxs("div",{className:"flex-1",children:[e.jsx("h4",{className:"font-semibold text-gray-900 mb-2",children:"Choose MCS-Certified Installer"}),e.jsx("p",{className:"text-gray-700 text-sm mb-2",children:"Only installers with MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme) accreditation can apply for BUS grants. 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Installation cannot start until the voucher is approved."]}),e.jsxs("ul",{className:"text-gray-700 text-sm space-y-1",children:[e.jsx("li",{children:"• Online application via Ofgem portal"}),e.jsx("li",{children:"• Property details and heat pump specifications"}),e.jsx("li",{children:"• Homeowner consent and declarations"}),e.jsx("li",{children:"• No EPC or insulation documents required"}),e.jsx("li",{children:"• Vouchers are usually issued within a few days to a few weeks (exact timing varies; Ofgem processes applications before installation may begin)"}),e.jsxs("li",{children:["• Once issued, the voucher is valid for ",e.jsx("strong",{children:"3 months"})," for ASHPs and ",e.jsx("strong",{children:"6 months"})," for GSHPs — installation must be completed and the voucher redeemed within this window"]})]})]})]}),e.jsxs("div",{className:"flex items-start gap-4",children:[e.jsx("div",{className:"bg-purple-500 text-white rounded-full w-10 h-10 flex items-center justify-center text-lg font-semibold",children:"4"}),e.jsxs("div",{className:"flex-1",children:[e.jsx("h4",{className:"font-semibold text-gray-900 mb-2",children:"Installation & Commissioning"}),e.jsx("p",{className:"text-gray-700 text-sm mb-2",children:"Once the voucher is approved, installation proceeds with full MCS compliance and certification."}),e.jsxs("ul",{className:"text-gray-700 text-sm space-y-1",children:[e.jsx("li",{children:"• Professional installation to MCS standards"}),e.jsx("li",{children:"• System commissioning and performance testing"}),e.jsx("li",{children:"• Homeowner handover and training"}),e.jsx("li",{children:"• MCS certificate issuance"}),e.jsx("li",{children:"• Warranty registration"})]})]})]}),e.jsxs("div",{className:"flex items-start gap-4",children:[e.jsx("div",{className:"bg-purple-500 text-white rounded-full w-10 h-10 flex items-center justify-center text-lg font-semibold",children:"5"}),e.jsxs("div",{className:"flex-1",children:[e.jsx("h4",{className:"font-semibold text-gray-900 mb-2",children:"Grant Deducted from Your Invoice"}),e.jsx("p",{className:"text-gray-700 text-sm mb-2",children:"Ofgem pays the grant directly to the installer, who deducts it from your final invoice — you only pay the balance."}),e.jsxs("ul",{className:"text-gray-700 text-sm space-y-1",children:[e.jsx("li",{children:"• Automatic payment processing"}),e.jsx("li",{children:"• Grant deducted from customer invoice"}),e.jsx("li",{children:"• No upfront grant payment to homeowner"}),e.jsx("li",{children:"• Clear invoice breakdown showing grant reduction"})]})]})]})]})]}),e.jsx("h2",{className:"text-3xl font-bold text-gray-900 mb-6",children:"Finding Approved Installer

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