Heat Pump Grants & Financing Options Dorset 2026

Get up to £9,000 off your heat pump (off-grid) installation with the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, plus 0% finance options to spread the remaining cost.

Up to £9,000
Government Grant Available Now

Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) Grant

Up to £9,000 Grant

For air & ground source heat pumps

Until March 2028

Limited time - apply now

We Handle Everything

Full application support included

How the Grant Works

1
Request Your Quote

Free home survey and detailed installation quote

2
We Submit Grant Application

Handled by our team - no paperwork for you

3
Grant Approved (1-3 weeks)

Ofgem reviews and approves your application

4
Installation Scheduled

Professional installation completed in 3-5 days

5
Up to £9,000 Automatically Deducted (off-grid)

You only pay the reduced amount - we claim the grant

Are You Eligible? ✓

✅ You Qualify If:

  • You own your property (England only)
  • Replacing fossil fuel heating (gas, oil, LPG, electric)
  • Residential or commercial property
  • Have/getting valid EPC certificate
  • Loft insulation 150mm+ (if you have a loft)
  • Cavity wall insulation (if you have cavity walls)

❌ Not Eligible If:

  • New build property (less than 1 year old)
  • Rented property (unless you're the landlord)
  • Social housing tenants
  • Property in Scotland, Wales, N. Ireland
  • Installing hybrid heat pump (gas + HP)
  • Already claimed BUS for this address

Finance Options After Grant

0% APR
Interest-Free Finance

12-48 Month Plans

  • £6,500 over 12 months = £541/month
  • £6,500 over 24 months = £270/month
  • £6,500 over 36 months = £180/month

Subject to credit approval. Representative example based on £6,500 remaining after BUS grant on £14,000 installation.

3.9% APR
Green Energy Loans

5-10 Year Terms

  • Borrow £3,000-£25,000
  • Competitive green energy rates
  • No early repayment penalties

£10,000 over 5 years at 3.9% APR = £183/month. Total repayable £10,980.

£0
Upfront Payment

Pay Cash After Grant

  • No interest charges
  • Immediate full ownership
  • Simple transaction

Pay only £6,500-£8,500 after up to £9,000 grant (off-grid) on typical installation.

Example: £14,000 Installation

Total Cost
£14,000
BUS Grant
- Up to £9,000
Your Cost
£6,500

Or just £270/month with 0% finance over 24 months

Additional Grants & Support

ECO4 Scheme

For low-income households: Free insulation improvements + potential heat pump funding. Check eligibility based on income or benefits.

Eligibility: Household income under £31,000 or receiving qualifying benefits

Home Upgrade Grant (HUG)

Up to £9,000 additional funding for insulation improvements for off-gas grid properties (oil, LPG, electric heating).

Can be combined with BUS: Total grant up to £15,000 for heat pump + insulation

0% VAT (Eligible Households)

Heat pump installations qualify for 0% VAT if you're over 60 or receive qualifying benefits. Saves additional £800-£1,200 on installation.

Qualifying benefits: Universal Credit, Pension Credit, Child Tax Credit, and others

We'll Maximize Your Funding

Our team identifies all available grants and handles every application. Free consultation to find your best funding package.

Call 01202 985350