Over 4,500 certified heat pump installations were made in April alone, making it the third-best month for heat pumps in Scheme history.

This year's average monthly heat pump installations are 32% higher than in 2023, setting the stage for what looks to be another record-breaking year for the technology.

There is evidence that more homeowners are switching to low-carbon heating, bolstered in part by government initiatives such as the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS).

Ian Rippin, CEO at MCS, said: “The BUS, which requires installations to be MCS certified to qualify for the grant, remains a critical part of the drive to make low-carbon heating more accessible and affordable.

“As we approach its second anniversary, government figures show that more than 37,000 grant applications had been received as of the end of March 2024.”

The number of BUS applications in March alone was 46% higher in 2024 compared to March 2023, and looking at January - March, applications were up by 56% compared to the same period in 2023.

MCS data also shows that the momentum for battery storage installations continues to build, with 1,374 certified installations in April alone, making it the best month ever for this technology and surpassing 10,000 total certified installations.

Finally, Wales strengthened its position as the leading nation for renewable energy uptake. 8.90% of households now have an MCS-certified renewable installation, moving further ahead of Scotland’s 8.59%.

He adds: “We can also see that both South Hams and Stirling have exceeded the 20% uptake mark. This makes South Hams the first local authority in England to have more than one in five households with a certified renewable installation.”