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Editor at 14:48, 26 September 2023

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	* Heat pump.		* Heat pump.
	* Low carbon in the construction industry.		* Low carbon in the construction industry.
		+	* Microgeneration certification scheme.
	* Net zero strategy: build back greener.		* Net zero strategy: build back greener.
	* Performance gap in low energy housing.		* Performance gap in low energy housing.

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	* CIOB holds net zero event with industry experts and UK Government.		* CIOB holds net zero event with industry experts and UK Government.
	* Domestic heat pumps and the electricity supply system.		* Domestic heat pumps and the electricity supply system.
		+	* Energy Technology Criteria List.
	* Fabric first will safeguard heat decarbonisation.		* Fabric first will safeguard heat decarbonisation.
	* Heat pump.		* Heat pump.
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	* Net zero strategy: build back greener.		* Net zero strategy: build back greener.
	* Performance gap in low energy housing.		* Performance gap in low energy housing.
		+	* Product Eligibility List PEL.
	* Renewable heat incentive RHI.		* Renewable heat incentive RHI.
	* Thermal comfort in buildings.		* Thermal comfort in buildings.

Editor at 09:25, 26 September 2023

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	= Boiler Upgrade Scheme =		= Boiler Upgrade Scheme =

−	The Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) is intended to support the decarbonisation of heat in buildings and is managed by Ofgem. It provides upfront capital grants to support the installation of heat pumps and biomass boilers in homes and non-domestic buildings in England and Wales. BUS supplies a grant to cover part of the cost of replacing a fossil fuel heating systems with a heat pump or biomass boiler (fossil fuel heating systems include oil, gas or electric)	+	The Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) is intended to support the decarbonisation of heat in buildings and is managed by Ofgem. It provides upfront capital grants to support the installation of heat pumps and biomass boilers in homes and non-domestic buildings in England and Wales. BUS supplies a grant to cover part of the cost of replacing a fossil fuel heating systems with a heat pump or biomass boiler (fossil fuel heating systems include oil, gas or electric). Prior to the BUS, the government ran the Green Homes Grant, first published in 2020,the 1.5-year programme was cancelled six months after it was launched on March 31 2021, amongst heavy criticism and only 6.5% of the tageted homes achieved. In February of the same year the Government sought responses to its proposed Clean Heat Grant, which were published in October of 2021, renaming the Clean Heat Grant as the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) which was launched in may 2022.

	= First Year =		= First Year =

−	The Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) was launched on 23 May 2022 by [https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/feb/22/450m-boiler-upgrade-scheme-failing-deliver-heating February of 2023 only one third of the low-carbon heating scheme’s annual budget had used]. The committee said that, by the end of January, £49.7m in vouchers had been issued, equating to 7,641 installations, according to Ofgem figures. The scheme has been allocated £150m a year in funds for three years. In a letter sent to the net zero secretary, Lord Callanan, the committee warned that if the current take-up rate continued just half of the allocated budget would be used. Saying the government target of hitting 600,000 installations a year was “very unlikely” to be met. In March 2023, the BUS was extended until 2028.	+	The Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) - formerly referred to as the Clean Heat Grant, was launched on 23 May 2022 by [https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/feb/22/450m-boiler-upgrade-scheme-failing-deliver-heating February of 2023 only one third of the low-carbon heating scheme’s annual budget had used]. The committee said that, by the end of January, £49.7m in vouchers had been issued, equating to 7,641 installations, according to Ofgem figures. The scheme has been allocated £150m a year in funds for three years. In a letter sent to the net zero secretary, Lord Callanan, the committee warned that if the current take-up rate continued just half of the allocated budget would be used. Saying the government target of hitting 600,000 installations a year was “very unlikely” to be met. In March 2023, the BUS was extended until 2028.

	It continues to be available to provide upfront capital grants towards the cost of installing approved heat pumps and biomass boilers in homes and small non-domestic buildings in England and Wales. The eligibility criteria is as follows and more information and application can be found [https://www.find-government-grants.service.gov.uk/grants/boiler-upgrade-scheme#eligibility here]:		It continues to be available to provide upfront capital grants towards the cost of installing approved heat pumps and biomass boilers in homes and small non-domestic buildings in England and Wales. The eligibility criteria is as follows and more information and application can be found [https://www.find-government-grants.service.gov.uk/grants/boiler-upgrade-scheme#eligibility here]:

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	= Installer led application =		= Installer led application =

−	The application is installer-led, with the installer applying for the grant on the property owner’s behalf. The installer must ~~need~~ be certified by the Microgeneration Certification System (MCS), a nationally recognised standards organisation that gives assurance of the quality of product and competence of installer, ensures that the installer complies with consumer protection standards.	+	The application is installer-led, with the installer applying for the grant on the property owner’s behalf. The installer must be certified by the Microgeneration Certification System (MCS), a nationally recognised standards organisation that gives assurance of the quality of product and competence of installer, ensures that the installer complies with consumer protection standards.

	The installer will:		The installer will:

Editor at 18:58, 25 September 2023

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	= Update September 2023 =		= Update September 2023 =
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	The Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) was launched on 23 May 2022 by [https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/feb/22/450m-boiler-upgrade-scheme-failing-deliver-heating February of 2023 only one third of the low-carbon heating scheme’s annual budget had used]. The committee said that, by the end of January, £49.7m in vouchers had been issued, equating to 7,641 installations, according to Ofgem figures. The scheme has been allocated £150m a year in funds for three years. In a letter sent to the net zero secretary, Lord Callanan, the committee warned that if the current take-up rate continued just half of the allocated budget would be used. Saying the government target of hitting 600,000 installations a year was “very unlikely” to be met. In March 2023, the BUS was extended until 2028.		The Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) was launched on 23 May 2022 by [https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/feb/22/450m-boiler-upgrade-scheme-failing-deliver-heating February of 2023 only one third of the low-carbon heating scheme’s annual budget had used]. The committee said that, by the end of January, £49.7m in vouchers had been issued, equating to 7,641 installations, according to Ofgem figures. The scheme has been allocated £150m a year in funds for three years. In a letter sent to the net zero secretary, Lord Callanan, the committee warned that if the current take-up rate continued just half of the allocated budget would be used. Saying the government target of hitting 600,000 installations a year was “very unlikely” to be met. In March 2023, the BUS was extended until 2028.

−	It continues to be available to provide upfront capital grants towards the cost of installing approved heat pumps and biomass boilers in homes and small non-domestic buildings in England and Wales. The eligibility ~~critera~~ is as follows and more information and application can be found [https://www.find-government-grants.service.gov.uk/grants/boiler-upgrade-scheme#eligibility here]:	+	It continues to be available to provide upfront capital grants towards the cost of installing approved heat pumps and biomass boilers in homes and small non-domestic buildings in England and Wales. The eligibility criteria is as follows and more information and application can be found [https://www.find-government-grants.service.gov.uk/grants/boiler-upgrade-scheme#eligibility here]:

	= Eligibility =		= Eligibility =

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	= Update September 2023 =		= Update September 2023 =

Editor at 09:09, 25 September 2023

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	The installer will:		The installer will:

−	Discount the voucher amount from ~~your~~ quote.	+	* Discount the voucher amount from the customers quote.
−		+	* Apply to Ofgem, the scheme administrator, for a grant voucher.
−	Apply to Ofgem, the scheme administrator, for a grant voucher.	+	* Provide customers details to Ofgem, who will then email the customer asking for consent to approve the installer applying on your behalf.
−		+	* Liaise with Ofgem on most matters related to the scheme.
−	Provide ~~your~~ details to Ofgem, who will then email ~~you~~ asking for ~~you to~~ consent to the installer applying on your behalf.	+	* Complete the installation in line with industry standards and scheme requirements.
−		+	* Redeem the voucher and receive the grant following installation and commissioning.
−	Liaise with Ofgem on most matters related to the scheme.	+
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−	Complete the installation in line with industry standards and scheme requirements.	+
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−	Redeem the voucher and receive the grant following installation and commissioning.	+

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

Editor at 09:05, 25 September 2023

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	* New-build homes and social housing are not eligible for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, although self-build properties are eligible.		* New-build homes and social housing are not eligible for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, although self-build properties are eligible.

−	= ~~How to apply~~ =	+	= Installer led application =

	The application is installer-led, with the installer applying for the grant on the property owner’s behalf. The installer must need be certified by the Microgeneration Certification System (MCS), a nationally recognised standards organisation that gives assurance of the quality of product and competence of installer, ensures that the installer complies with consumer protection standards.		The application is installer-led, with the installer applying for the grant on the property owner’s behalf. The installer must need be certified by the Microgeneration Certification System (MCS), a nationally recognised standards organisation that gives assurance of the quality of product and competence of installer, ensures that the installer complies with consumer protection standards.

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	* One can still apply if in receipt of separate funding for energy efficiency upgrades such as insulation, doors or windows.		* One can still apply if in receipt of separate funding for energy efficiency upgrades such as insulation, doors or windows.
	* New-build homes and social housing are not eligible for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, although self-build properties are eligible.		* New-build homes and social housing are not eligible for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, although self-build properties are eligible.
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		+	= How to apply =
		+
		+	The application is installer-led, with the installer applying for the grant on the property owner’s behalf. The installer must need be certified by the Microgeneration Certification System (MCS), a nationally recognised standards organisation that gives assurance of the quality of product and competence of installer, ensures that the installer complies with consumer protection standards.
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		+	The installer will:
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		+	Discount the voucher amount from your quote.
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		+	Apply to Ofgem, the scheme administrator, for a grant voucher.
		+
		+	Provide your details to Ofgem, who will then email you asking for you to consent to the installer applying on your behalf.
		+
		+	Liaise with Ofgem on most matters related to the scheme.
		+
		+	Complete the installation in line with industry standards and scheme requirements.
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		+	Redeem the voucher and receive the grant following installation and commissioning.

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings =