Heat Pump Upgrade Playbook (BUS 2026–27): Eligibility, Quotes, and TOU Savings

A homeowner playbook to scope BUS‑eligible heat pump projects, model TOU tariffs, and use the £9k rural uplift (from July 21, 2026).

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Worksheet: My Eligibility Assessment

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My property is in England or WalesMy property is NOT a new-build (self-build is OK)My property is off the gas grid (no direct gas connection)My address is “rural” (see definition)

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A letter before we begin

If you’re holding this workbook, you’re considering a move to a low-carbon home—one that can cut your running costs and future-proof your family’s comfort. The UK’s Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) is about to get a game-changing update for off-gas homes, with grants rising to £9,000 from July 2026. This playbook arms you with practical steps and worksheets to clarify your own eligibility, gather and compare confident installer quotes, and unlock savings by timing your heat pump’s running times to your tariff.

No installer, builder, or government website will do this thinking for you. But this guide will. Use each worksheet, adapt the action plan, and bring these notes to your chosen installer—so you can upgrade on your terms, at the right price.

Wishing you a warm, efficient transition,

The Author

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ABOUT THE GUIDE

Introduction

The government’s Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) incentivises the installation of air-source and ground-source heat pumps for domestic properties, with increased funding for certain rural/off-gas homes starting July 21, 2026. Homeowners who qualify may receive up to £9,000, but scoping a project, vetting installer quotes, and matching your heat pump’s usage to the most suitable tariff (especially time-of-use, or TOU, energy pricing) can be complex. This workbook guides England & Wales off-gas homeowners through BUS eligibility, pre-surveys, quote comparisons, and how to optimise their new system for TOU tariffs—using clear checklists, worksheets, and up-to-date sources at every step.

YOUR TAKEAWAYS

What you’ll learn

This guide walks you through these topics:

Explore A letter before we begin.
Explore What is the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) Uplift?.
Explore Checking Your Eligibility for the £9,000 Uplift.
Explore Pre-Survey: Your Fabric and Radiator Checklist.
Explore Choosing and Comparing MCS Heat Pump Quotes.

CHAPTERS & RESOURCES

Inside this guide

A letter before we begin
Introduction
1. What is the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) Uplift?
2. Checking Your Eligibility for the £9,000 Uplift
3. Pre-Survey: Your Fabric and Radiator Checklist
4. Choosing and Comparing MCS Heat Pump Quotes
5. Time-Of-Use (TOU) Tariffs and Heat Pump Controls
6. BUS Voucher Steps and Timeline
7. Planning Your Installation Timeline
8. Making the Most of Your New Heat Pump
9. Troubleshooting and Getting Support
10. Your Action Plan
Master Checklist
Sources

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