Boiler Upgrade Craze Goes 49% Higher!
Why Brits are ditching gas for heat pumps
Starting last December, the government rolled out its Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) to help households swap out old, thirsty fossil‑fuel boilers for slick, energy‑saving heat pumps. Fast forward to now – and the numbers are popping off the charts: applications have surged by nearly 50% compared with the same time last year.
What’s driving the jump?
- Nation‑wide PR blitz and an upbeat push on “helping people, not forcing them” – a mantra from Energy Security Secretary Claire Coutinho.
- The grant was bumped up to £7,500 from £5,000 in October, giving households a fat dent in the upfront cost.
- Heat–pump sales are on the rise and suburbs are suddenly snappier with greener tech.
Mrs. Coutinho said, “We recently made our Boiler Upgrade Scheme one of the most generous schemes in Europe. Applications are now up by nearly 50% compared to last year. Helping people, rather than forcing them, to make the right choices for their homes will always be my priority.”
Industry Voices: Aira UK’s CEO Daniel Särefjord
“The government’s £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme is helping to create a vibrant heat pump market in the UK,” Daniel says. “Thanks to the latest figures, thousands of British families are ditching gas, trimming their energy bills by 25% and slashing household carbon emissions by at least 75%. Despite that dynamite progress, Britons still shell out nearly £20 billion per year on gas imports. More heat pumps mean less dependence on foreign gas, tighter energy security and a happier climate. Aira’s £300 million investment will spawn 8,000 new clean‑energy jobs over the next decade, giving more folks the chance to install a heat pump. With our “no upfront cost, hassle‑free” offer and low monthly payments, families can enjoy instant bill savings. We want Brits to catch up with Scandinavia, where heat pumps are the norm.”
What does it mean for you?
- Switching to a heat pump can reduce your monthly energy bill by about a quarter.
- You’ll also cut your carbon footprint by “at least 75%”, a win for the planet.
- Thanks to the £7,500 grant, the total upgrade can be rock‑solid £0 to £3,500 upfront – plenty of room for that chill‑fan in your kitchen.
So, if you’ve got an old boiler that ever sounds like a dying whale, consider a heat pump. It’s not just about the savings—it’s about turning your home into a future‑friendly, climate‑smart little haven.
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