Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) Support
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) provides UK government capital grants towards the installation of low-carbon heat pumps. Save Energy Services Ltd provides independent advisory guidance to help heating businesses and property owners understand scheme rules, eligibility requirements, and administrative processes.
Important Scheme Disclaimer & Authorisation Notice
Technical Advisory & ConsultancySave Energy Services Ltd provides independent administrative and consultancy guidance. We do NOT claim that Save Energy Services Ltd is currently an Ofgem-authorised BUS installer, nor do we imply that any individual customer or property automatically qualifies for a grant without formal verification against Ofgem scheme criteria. Grant eligibility is determined solely under statutory regulations and verified through accredited scheme participants. Direct installer authorization status: Registration status to be confirmed.
Property & EPC Eligibility Screening
We review Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) to identify potential grant obstacles, such as unfulfilled recommendations for loft or cavity wall insulation, and advise on valid exemptions under current scheme rules.
Installer Onboarding Guidance
Advising heating contractors on the procedural requirements to register with Ofgem as an approved BUS installer, including mandatory MCS credentials, consumer code registration, and company identity documentation.
Voucher Application Guidance
Step-by-step assistance with voucher application preparation, homeowner consent flows, quoting standards, and property classification checks (domestic vs. eligible non-domestic).
Fossil Fuel Replacement Verification
Guidance on gathering compliant evidence that the existing heating system being replaced is an eligible fossil fuel boiler (gas, oil, or direct electric) conforming to statutory scheme definitions.
Audit & Redemption Compliance
Advising on the evidence required for voucher redemption submission, commissioning documentation, photographic proof of installation, and preparation for Ofgem sample audit inspections.
Need Clarification on BUS Grants?
Contact Save Energy Services Ltd to discuss scheme requirements, eligibility questions, or installer processes.
Overview of Scheme Prerequisites
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme offers fixed grant funding (up to £7,500 for eligible air source heat pumps and ground source heat pumps) to support property owners in England and Wales. The grant is installer-led, meaning only registered, accredited installers can apply on behalf of a homeowner.
Key Property Criteria:
- Located in England or Wales.
- Must have a valid EPC issued within the past 10 years.
- Must replace an existing fossil fuel heating system (gas, oil, LPG, or electric storage).
- New heat pump capacity must not exceed 45 kWth.
Key Installer Prerequisites:
- Active certification with an approved MCS certification body.
- Membership of an approved consumer code (e.g., RECC or HIES).
- Direct registration with Ofgem as an approved BUS installer account holder.
- Full compliance with MIS 3005-D technical standards and building regulations.
Need Expert Advisory on Scheme Compliance?
Speak with Save Energy Services Ltd to navigate the technical criteria and administrative requirements of the Boiler Upgrade Scheme.