UK achieves 250,000 certified heat pump installations
Posted: Thursday, August 22nd, 2024
According to the latest data from MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme), the UK has reached 250,000 all-time certified heat pump installations, Electrical Times reported. It is a significant milestone in the UK’s adoption of small-scale renewables and the latest data highlights that uptake is gathering pace. From January to July 2024, more than 30,000 certified heat pumps were installed in homes and small businesses across the UK, which is a 45% increase compared to the same period in 2023 and puts 2024 on track to be a record-breaking year for the technology as more people transition to cleaner, greener heating solutions. The Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) remains vital in making heat pumps more affordable and accessible. Recent government figures show that Boiler Upgrade Scheme applications are up 73% from January – June 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, with 14,554 BUS applications submitted in the first six months of 2024. This reflects the growing number of consumers across England and Wales taking advantage of the incentive, which provides £7,500 towards installing a heat pump and requires it to be MCS certified. For those in Scotland, the Home Energy Scotland (HES) Grant and Loan offers a similar incentive. Grants up to £7,500 are available for heat pump installations, and up to £9,000 are available for households that qualify for a rural uplift.
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