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Boiler Upgrade Scheme and Clean Heat

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero is addressing barriers to clean heating uptake through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme and related clean heat policy, with particular focus on leaseholder access to low-carbon heating grants and equitable distribution of transition costs. The policy aims to support the Seventh Carbon Budget by removing financial obstacles to fossil fuel alternatives.

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2026

17 events
29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what his priorities are for the International Conference on Just Transition Away from Fossil Fuels; and whether he plans to support meas

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what his priorities are for the International Conference on Just Transition Away from Fossil Fuels; and whether he plans to support measures to remove legal and financial barriers …

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the barriers faced by leaseholders in accessing Government funding for low-carbon heating upgrades.

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the barriers faced by leaseholders in accessing Government funding for low-carbon heating upgrades.

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27 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the benefits of measuring heat transfer coefficients on (1) improving retrofit advice, (2) improving retrofit outcomes, (3) protecting

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the benefits of measuring heat transfer coefficients on (1) improving retrofit advice, (2) improving retrofit outcomes, (3) protecting consumers, and (4) de-risking finance offers.

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24 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to ensure that new offshore wind developments deliver long-term skilled jobs and supply-chain opportunities for

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to ensure that new offshore wind developments deliver long-term skilled jobs and supply-chain opportunities for communities in the North East.

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24 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of the reuse and retrofitting of existing buildings as a lower carbon alternative to

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of the reuse and retrofitting of existing buildings as a lower carbon alternative to demolition and new build construction.

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24 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of consumer transparency, accountability and protection in complex supply chains involving s

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of consumer transparency, accountability and protection in complex supply chains involving sales agents, installers, finance companies, insurers an

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21 Apr 2026 | Announcement Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Further and Faster on Clean Power

UIN: HLWS1537 My Rt hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero (Ed Miliband MP) made the following Statement today:As the world faces the second fossil fuel shock in less than five years, the lesson for …

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25 Mar 2026 | Consultation (open) Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Updating standards for local space heating products — consultation opened

We're seeking views on proposals to improve product standards for local space heating products.

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↓ Updating minimum energy performance standard for local spac… (42pp) ↓ DRAFT: The Ecodesign for Energy-Related Products (Local Spa… (47pp) ↓ Updating standards for local space heating products (access… ↓ Updating minimum energy performance standard for local spac…
24 Mar 2026 | Announcement Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Solar and wind to cut bills and boost clean energy

UIN: HCWS1444 Today the Government is announcing a package of clean energy measures, making solar panels more accessible and trialling a new way to deliver discounted power from wind. These measures will help to cut energy bills, reduce carbon emissions, …

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24 Mar 2026 | Announcement Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Solar and wind to cut bills and boost clean energy

UIN: HLWS1449 My Rt hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero (Ed Miliband MP) made the following Statement today:Today the Government is announcing a package of clean energy measures, making solar panels more accessible and …

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2025

11 events
5 Dec 2025 | Written evidence linked

We emphasise that workforce expansion in retrofit and clean heat must go hand-in-hand with high and verifiable standards of competence. Written evidence criticised aspects of the existing skills and competence system in retrofit and related sectors, calling for tighter and more rigorous training standards, improved accreditation and the raising of quality where some courses were described as being of ‘dubious value’. Other submissions advocated expanding mandatory certification and restrictin...

We emphasise that workforce expansion in retrofit and clean heat must go hand-in-hand with high and verifiable standards of competence. Written evidence criticised aspects of the existing skills and competence system in retrofit and related sectors, calling for tighter and …

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18 Nov 2025 | Consultation outcome Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Boiler Upgrade Scheme and certification requirements for clean heat schemes — outcome published

We're seeking views on proposed amendments to the existing Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) and to certification requirements for BUS and other clean heat schemes.

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↓ Boiler Upgrade Scheme and certification requirements consul… ↓ Amendments to the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (part 1): governmen… (30pp) ↓ Certification requirements for clean heat schemes (part 2):… (12pp)
30 Jun 2025 | Announcement Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

The Solar Roadmap

UIN: HCWS754 I am tabling this statement to inform members of the publication of the Solar Roadmap.The Government is committed to delivering a clean, affordable and secure energy system by 2030, and accelerating progress towards net zero. Solar is a …

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11 Jun 2025 | Consultation outcome Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Boiler Upgrade Scheme and certification requirements for clean heat schemes — consultation closed

We're seeking views on proposed amendments to the existing Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) and to certification requirements for BUS and other clean heat schemes.

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30 Apr 2025 | Consultation outcome Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Boiler Upgrade Scheme and certification requirements for clean heat schemes — consultation opened

We're seeking views on proposed amendments to the existing Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) and to certification requirements for BUS and other clean heat schemes.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Boiler Upgrade Scheme and certification require… (30pp)
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↓ Boiler Upgrade Scheme and certification requirements consul… ↓ Amendments to the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (part 1): governmen… (30pp) ↓ Certification requirements for clean heat schemes (part 2):… (12pp)
25 Mar 2025 | Consultation (closed) Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Raising product standards for space heating — consultation closed

T his consultation seeks views on proposals to improve product standards by updating ecodesign and energy labelling legislation for space and combination heaters. The consultation sets out: proposals to enable the electrification of heat, including by raising minimum efficient stan

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2024

13 events
17 Dec 2024 | Consultation (closed) Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Raising product standards for space heating — consultation opened

T his consultation seeks views on proposals to improve product standards by updating ecodesign and energy labelling legislation for space and combination heaters. The consultation sets out: proposals to enable the electrification of heat, including by raising minimum efficient stan

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26 May 2024 | Written evidence linked

Grants under the Boiler Upgrade Scheme are available to all households irrespective of income. While other schemes are available for low income households, such as the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund, Home Upgrade Grant and the Energy Company Obligation, DESNZ explained that the Boiler Upgrade Scheme is designed for the able- to-pay market. The £7,500 grant covers nearly 60% of the average cost of installing a heat pump, based on the average cost in 2023.11 An energy industry representati...

Grants under the Boiler Upgrade Scheme are available to all households irrespective of income. While other schemes are available for low income households, such as the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund, Home Upgrade Grant and the Energy Company Obligation, DESNZ explained …

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26 May 2024 | Written evidence linked

DESNZ recognised that the cost of running heat pumps was also a key barrier to heat pump adoption. It explained that, as they are based on electricity, heat pumps are more expensive to run than fossil fuel boilers because of the cost of electricity is higher than gas.17 This view was supported by written evidence to our inquiry from some energy suppliers including Good Energy and Octopus Energy; a consumer campaign group, Fuel Poverty Action; and Energy UK.18 In their written evidence, the He...

DESNZ recognised that the cost of running heat pumps was also a key barrier to heat pump adoption. It explained that, as they are based on electricity, heat pumps are more expensive to run than fossil fuel boilers because of …

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26 May 2024 | Written evidence linked

While some organisations advocated a ‘fabric first’ approach, which involves improving the thermal performance of materials in a building prior to installing a heat pump, others suggested that it is not necessary, making it difficult for households to determine cost- effective measures. In their written evidence to us, the Energy & Utilities Alliance and National Energy Action both suggested, for example, that a fabric first approach would reduce bills and cut energy consumption, while the Ke...

While some organisations advocated a ‘fabric first’ approach, which involves improving the thermal performance of materials in a building prior to installing a heat pump, others suggested that it is not necessary, making it difficult for households to determine cost- …

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26 May 2024 | Written evidence linked

We noted that the installation of heat pumps could be a very complicated picture for consumers, and asked how an individual was expected to understand the running costs of a heat pump and the potential impact of installing insulation before or after a heat pump, or for their type of property. Written evidence from The Building Societies Association, for example, outlined that 36% of respondents to its research about the barriers to making home heating upgrades were “unsure of the cost savings...

We noted that the installation of heat pumps could be a very complicated picture for consumers, and asked how an individual was expected to understand the running costs of a heat pump and the potential impact of installing insulation before …

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26 May 2024 | Written evidence linked

In response to our question about how DESNZ ensured customers had access to proper information to make decisions about investment and running costs, the Department explained that it provided information through its online tools on heat pump suitability and retrofit options to make homes cheaper to heat, and a phone line service providing households in England with advice about how to improve the energy performance of their homes. Research published by Energy Saving Trust in December 2023, and...

In response to our question about how DESNZ ensured customers had access to proper information to make decisions about investment and running costs, the Department explained that it provided information through its online tools on heat pump suitability and retrofit …

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26 May 2024 | Written evidence linked

We received written evidence from the Retrofit Academy, Schneider Electric, Energy UK and MCS Service Company which highlighted that meeting the target to install 600,000 heat pumps per year by 2028 will require a large increase in the number of trained installers. The Heat Pump Association and the Heat Pump Federation estimated that there will need to be at least 33,700 trained installers by 2028 to meet the overall installations target, and a minimum of 50,200 installers by 2030.32

We received written evidence from the Retrofit Academy, Schneider Electric, Energy UK and MCS Service Company which highlighted that meeting the target to install 600,000 heat pumps per year by 2028 will require a large increase in the number of …

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26 May 2024 | Written evidence linked

DESNZ does not have a single measure of the number of heat pump installations. Instead, it relies on data from a range of sources, including the number of heat pump 32 Q 21; DHH0008; DHH0010, Written evidence submitted by The Retrofit Academy, 29 April 2024; DHH0027, Written evidence submitted by Schneider Electric, 29 April 2024; DHH0033; DHH0037, Written evidence submitted by MCS Service Company, 29 April 2024 33 Qq 21, 25–28; C&AG’s Report, para 3.15 34 DHH0014, Written evidence submitted ...

DESNZ does not have a single measure of the number of heat pump installations. Instead, it relies on data from a range of sources, including the number of heat pump 32 Q 21; DHH0008; DHH0010, Written evidence submitted by The …

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18 Mar 2024 | Announcement Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Energy Efficiency Update

UIN: HLWS350 My Right Honourable Friend, the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero (Claire Coutinho MP) made the following statement on 14 March 2024:Today, I am announcing updates on the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) and the Clean …

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14 Mar 2024 | Announcement Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Energy Efficiency Update

UIN: HCWS341 Today, I am announcing updates on the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) and the Clean Heat Market Mechanism (CHMM). I am also announcing that we are publishing the government response to the Improving Boiler Standards and Efficiency Consultation. Boiler …

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14 Mar 2024 | Consultation outcome Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Improving boiler standards and efficiency — outcome published

We’re seeking views in response to our proposals on domestic gas boiler efficiency, hydrogen-ready boilers and hybrid heating systems.

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↓ Improving boiler standards and efficiency Consultation Stag… (30pp) ↓ Improving boiler standards and efficiency: summary of respo… (73pp)

2023

9 events
18 Dec 2023 | Announcement Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Allocation of £6 billion capital funding for households, businesses and the public sector to make energy efficiency and clean heat improvements

UIN: HCWS139 In the 2022 Autumn Statement the Chancellor announced that new Government funding worth £6 billion will be made available from 2025 to 2028 to support households, businesses and the public sector drive improvements in energy efficiency and clean …

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18 Dec 2023 | Announcement Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Allocation of £6 billion capital funding for households, businesses and the public sector to make energy efficiency and clean heat improvements

UIN: HLWS143 In the 2022 Autumn Statement the Chancellor announced that new Government funding worth £6 billion will be made available from 2025 to 2028 to support households, businesses and the public sector drive improvements in energy efficiency and clean …

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12 Oct 2023 | Consultation (closed) Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Boiler Upgrade Scheme Regulations — consultation closed

In 2022, the Government introduced the Boiler Upgrade Scheme to support the decarbonisation of heat in buildings. Under the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, capital grants are available to support the installation of heat pumps and biomass boilers in homes and non-domestic …

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31 Aug 2023 | Consultation (closed) Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Boiler Upgrade Scheme Regulations — consultation opened

In 2022, the Government introduced the Boiler Upgrade Scheme to support the decarbonisation of heat in buildings. Under the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, capital grants are available to support the installation of heat pumps and biomass boilers in homes and non-domestic …

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24 Mar 2023 | Announcement Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Energy Efficiency Update

UIN: HCWS669 My noble friend the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Lord Callanan) made the following statement on 22 March:Today the Government is announcing £1.8bn of funding to cut the emissions and boost the energy efficiency of homes and public …

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21 Mar 2023 | Consultation outcome Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Improving boiler standards and efficiency — consultation closed

We’re seeking views in response to our proposals on domestic gas boiler efficiency, hydrogen-ready boilers and hybrid heating systems.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Improving boiler standards and efficiency: cons… (73pp)
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↓ Improving boiler standards and efficiency Consultation Stag… (30pp) ↓ Improving boiler standards and efficiency: summary of respo… (73pp)

2022

2 events
13 Dec 2022 | Consultation outcome Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Improving boiler standards and efficiency — consultation opened

We’re seeking views in response to our proposals on domestic gas boiler efficiency, hydrogen-ready boilers and hybrid heating systems.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Improving boiler standards and efficiency: cons… (73pp)
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↓ Improving boiler standards and efficiency Consultation Stag… (30pp) ↓ Improving boiler standards and efficiency: summary of respo… (73pp)

2021

2 events

2020

4 events
7 Aug 2020 | Consultation (closed) Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Energy Technology List Scheme — consultation closed

This is a 2 part consultation on the Energy Technology List Scheme. Part 1 – The future direction of the Energy Technology List Scheme This part sets out the future policy direction for the ETL Part 2 – proposed technical …

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12 Jun 2020 | Consultation (closed) Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Energy Technology List Scheme — consultation opened

This is a 2 part consultation on the Energy Technology List Scheme. Part 1 – The future direction of the Energy Technology List Scheme This part sets out the future policy direction for the ETL Part 2 – proposed technical …

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