Boiler Upgrade Scheme (£7,500 heat pump grant)
The widely advertised £7,500 heat pump grant does not apply in Northern Ireland. The scheme's regulations cover England and Wales only.
- Worth
- £7,500 towards a heat pump — but not in Northern Ireland
- Run by
- UK Government — England and Wales only
- Status
- Not available in Northern Ireland
Who qualifies
- Not available to anyone in Northern Ireland, regardless of income or property
What it covers
In NI, limited heat pump funding may be available through some NISEP schemes for priority households. The Department for the Economy has committed to an NI heat pump grant, but it has not launched.
How to apply
Do not apply — NI addresses are rejected. Check NISEP for current heat pump options.
Beware of installers advertising 'the £7,500 grant' to NI customers.
Source
Official page: https://www.gov.uk/apply-boiler-upgrade-scheme
Last checked automatically on 7 September 2026 — page reachable ✓.
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