heat pump policy

May 1, 2024

BUS heat pump grant applications increased 46% YoY in March

The number of BUS vouchers issued rose very slightly compared to the previous month – increasing by 3% – but were up 32% compared to March 2023.

April 2, 2024

BUS heat pump grant applications soar by 75% YoY in February

Government figures on the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) have shown heat pump grant applications soar by 75% year-on-year (YoY) in February.

July 28, 2023

Almost 50% of surveyed households are considering heat pumps, says EDF

Research by EDF Energy UK has revealed that almost 50% of British homeowners are considering switching to heat pumps.

February 14, 2023

Octopus Energy to launch heat pump at a similar cost to gas boilers

The purchase and installation of an Octopus Energy heat pump could cost around £2,500 after government grants – a similar price to gas boilers.

Heat pump and home heat battery system the first of 150 to be installed as part of the Re-HEAT project. Image: SSEN.

December 9, 2022

Re-HEAT installs first home heat pump and heat battery storage system in Inverness

The first heat pump and home heat battery storage system has been delivered into a home near Inverness as part of the Re-HEAT project.

Air source heat pumps could result in significant savings on energy bills. Image: David Bebber.

December 6, 2022

Good Energy bolsters heat pump service with Igloo Works acquisition

Good Energy has secured the services of heat pump installer Igloo Works for an initial sum of around £1.75 million.

December 1, 2022

BEIS launches £9.2 million energy efficiency training scheme

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has launched a £9.2 million scheme that will help establish 9,000 training courses for heat pump and energy efficiency installers.

RHI reforms successful in stimulating the adoption of renewable heat tech, says new report. Image: UK Parliament EAC

November 9, 2022

Octopus, Lloyds Bank and Halifax partner to accelerate heat pump installations

A new strategic partnership between Lloyds Banking Group, Octopus Energy and Halifax is aiming to introduce air-source heat pumps for Halifax customers and boost the rollout of zero-carbon heating.

The report argues that strong government intervention is essential to upscale heat pump deployment. Image: Parliament UK.

October 27, 2022

EDF awarded BEIS grant funding for two heat pump projects

Two EDF Energy-led projects have been awarded grant funding from the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) under its £60 million Heat Pump Ready Programme.