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Able-to-Pay Heat Pumps (Boiler Upgrade Scheme)

Making heat pumps affordable for homeowners who aren’t eligible for fully funded grants

Not every homeowner qualifies for council-led or fully funded schemes — but many still want to move away from fossil fuel heating. For “able-to-pay” households, the biggest barriers are usually upfront cost and navigating funding and installer paperwork.

How it works:

  • We start with an advice-led approach to understand your home, goals and suitability

  • You receive a personalised Action Plan showing recommended upgrades and funding routes

  • We arrange a no-cost survey and quote for an MCS-compliant low-temperature heat pump system

  • The installation is planned around your schedule (including renovation works where needed)

  • Support continues through handover so you understand how to run the system efficiently

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Why this matters:
This model widens access to low-carbon heating by making the process simple, compliant and manageable — with BUS integrated into the journey from day one.

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Case Study: Transforming Home Heating in Leeds (Tong Road)
Advice leading to a part-funded air source heat pump installation
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At a glance:
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  • Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire

  • Property: 2-bed 1930s–40s semi-detached, EPC D

  • Customer: Owner occupier (2 occupants)

  • Funding route: £7,500 via Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS)

  • Upgrades: Air source heat pump + insulation recommendations + PSR support

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The challenge:


The existing boiler was nearing end of life. The homeowner wanted a lower-carbon alternative as part of wider renovation works, but personal circumstances meant they were not eligible for fully funded schemes.

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What we did:

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  • Completed an advice-led suitability review and created a personalised Action Plan

  • Recommended an air source heat pump supported by £7,500 BUS funding, alongside insulation improvements to reduce heat loss

  • Arranged a no-cost survey and quote for an MCS-compliant low-temperature heat pump system

  • Coordinated installation around renovation works and technical constraints using architectural drawings

  • Supported the household with Priority Services Register (PSR) registration (where relevant)

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Results & impact:

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  • Estimated annual heating running cost: £218/year (based on energy prices at time of calculation)

  • Estimated annual COâ‚‚ reduction: 2,269 kg/year

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