Lets Talk Grants
Switching to renewable energy has never been easier, thanks to generous government funding through Home Energy Scotland. Here’s how you can take advantage of the available grants and loans to make your air source heat pump project affordable and self-funded:
The Glasgow Heat Pump Company is here to guide you through the complex grant process each step of the way.
- £7,500 grant to cover part of your heat pump installation investment
- An additional £1,500 for properties in rural areas
- £7,500 Loan available at 0% interest
- Additional £5,000 0% interest loan for new solar installations
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What is The BUS Scheme?
The Home Energy Scotland Grant and Loan Scheme provides financial assistance to homeowners installing renewable heating systems, such as air source and ground source heat pumps. This support includes:
Grants: Up to £7,500 for renewable heating systems.
Interest-Free Loans: Up to £7,500 to cover additional costs.
Rural Uplift: An extra £1,500 grant for homes in rural or island areas, increasing the total grant to £9,000.
These incentives aim to reduce the upfront costs of installing energy-efficient heating systems, making it more accessible for homeowners to transition to low-carbon alternatives.
Boiler Upgrade Scheme
Launched on 1st April 2022, BUS succeeds the domestic Renewable Heat Incentive, closed on 31st March 2022. Open to homes and small non-domestic properties, BUS offers grants of £7,500 for air source heat pump or ground source heat pump installations. With a £450 million budget over three years until March 2025, BUS facilitates the transition to sustainable heating solutions.
How To Claim The Boiler Upgrade Scheme
- Choose an MCS-Accredited Installer (That’s Us) To qualify for the grant, your heat pump must be installed by an MCS-certified company like The Glasgow Heat Pump Company.
- We Provide a Quote and Help You Apply We’ll give you a full system quote and help you complete your grant application. Don’t worry, we’ll handle the tricky bits.
- Wait for Grant Approval Once you submit your application, Home Energy Scotland will review it. You’ll get a formal offer if approved.
- We Install Your Heat Pump After approval, we carry out the installation to the highest industry standards, ensuring everything is done right the first time.
- You Receive Your Grant Once everything’s reviewed and approved, the grant money is paid directly to you.
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4 Steps
Our simple process ensures everything runs seamlessly and efficient, delivering 100% satisfaction every time.
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INITIAL CONSULTATION
First, we will do an initial consultation to discuss the various options available to you. -
QUOTE & APPROVAL
We'll then send you an estimate with a breakdown of the work involved. If you decide you want to go ahead with the work, a return visit will be required to carry out a full heat loss survey of the property. -
WORK COMMENCES
A final fixed quotation is then sent over outlining all relevant information of works. Work commences on the agreed date. -
JOB COMPLETION
On completion, the installation is commissioned and signed off, full operation is explained and MCS certificate is completed. All systems are chemically flushed on completion, and we also offer a full power flushing service if the system contains a lot of sludge and debris.
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Boiler Upgrade Scheme
Is Your Home Suitable For A Ground Source Or Air Source Heat Pump?
Not every home is suitable to for ground source heat pumps and air source heat pumps, and we will always give you honest advice before going ahead with a quotation as it may not be possible for the some of the following reasons – dated windows, lack of loft insulation, incoming power supply and no place to site the outdoor unit or internal setup. However the good news is most of these issues are rectifiable and we can offer advise on how to go about making your home more efficient and heat pump ready.
How Air Source Heat Pumps Work?
Air source heat pumps extract heat from outside air, converting it into usable energy. The process involves passing air through a compressor to increase its temperature, used for space heating and hot water. These pumps work efficiently even at -20°C outside.
Use our free services to check your home’s suitability and installation requirements. Factors like insulation levels and current heating types impact estimated annual savings. Discover potential payback periods based on your home’s specifics.
All information is provided free. To arrange a survey, fill the form, and we’ll discuss your property’s suitability for an air source heat pump installation.
What Are The Benefits of Air Source Heat Pumps
Air source heat pumps require minimal maintenance and are cheaper and less disruptive to install than ground source heat pumps. They are efficient and produce lower carbon emissions than most fossil fuel appliances, achieving 350% efficiency. For comparison, A-rated combination boilers are only 90% efficient.
Are There Government Grants For Air Source Heat Pumps?
Need support with boiler cost replacement? The Government’s Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) helps reduce the total cost of replacing your boiler with a low carbon, renewable heating system. As an approved installer, we check eligibility and process the £9,000 installation incentives.
Air Source Heat Pump vs. Ground Source Heat Pump - What Is The Difference?
Air Source Heat Pumps
Utilising outdoor air for heating and cooling, these pumps use a compressor and refrigerant to transfer heat between outdoor and indoor air. An efficient and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional systems, they rely on natural air heat instead of burning fossil fuels.
Ground Source Heat Pumps
Also known as geothermal heat pumps, these use the ground as a heat source. Using an underground loop system, they transfer heat between the ground and indoor air for heating or cooling. Efficient and eco-friendly, they tap into the stable ground temperature for heating and cooling.
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