Last reviewed: 2 April 2026. This page uses the current Ofgem BUS page, the Warm Homes Plan announcement, and the planning guidance available at the time. Some future support routes are still at announcement stage.
If this relates to a live job, our heat pump survey page explains what we capture before design.
In a nutshell
For homeowners, the clearest live support remains the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant for eligible heat pumps. Other support mentioned in 2026 policy announcements, including government-backed loans, is still waiting for fuller delivery detail.
What appears live now
- The BUS grant remains available for eligible heat pump installations.
- Planning rules for many heat pump installations in England are simpler than they were before 2025, but they still depend on the property and the sound assessment.
- Solar continues to be part of the wider home-upgrade conversation, especially alongside lower-carbon heating.
What is announced rather than live
| Topic | Safer reading |
|---|---|
| Government-backed loans | The Warm Homes Plan says more detail will be set out later in 2026. Do not rely on a specific launch date unless a primary source publishes one. |
| Air-to-air grants | These appear in Ofgem’s draft BUS guidance, not in the live scheme page. |
Three sensible next steps
- Check whether the property is likely to be suitable before focusing on headline savings claims.
- Keep any EPC, insulation, glazing, or heating paperwork you already have.
- Use the planning guide if you are unsure whether a heat pump installation is likely to be permitted development in England.
Sources
If you want a calmer step-by-step explanation of the visit itself, start with the homeowner survey guide.