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UK grants for heat pumps & home energy

Cooling-only air conditioning isn't grant-funded in the UK — but heat pumps, which heat and (in some cases) cool your home, often are. Here's what's available in 2026, in plain English.

Can I get a grant for air conditioning?

Not for cooling-only units. The one exception is the new £2,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant for air-to-air heat pumps (which can cool as well as heat). It became law in April 2026, but as of mid-2026 it isn't yet practically claimable — the certification needed by installers is still being finalised. We'll update this page the moment it goes live.

England & Wales

Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS)

Open
£7,500 (air/ground source) · £2,500 (air-to-air) · £5,000 (biomass)

Property owners in England & Wales replacing a fossil-fuel or standard electric heating system. An MCS-certified installer is required and there is one grant per property. The old EPC requirement was removed in April 2026.

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England

Warm Homes Plan

Open
£15 billion programme (2025–2030)

An umbrella government programme (launched January 2026) that includes fully-funded upgrades for low-income households, the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, and a new Warm Homes Fund offering low/zero-interest loans.

How to apply →
Scotland

Home Energy Scotland Grant & Loan

Open
Up to £7,500 grant + up to £7,500 interest-free loan (+£1,500 rural)

Open to all owner-occupied households in Scotland (no income test for the core grant/loan). Rural and island homes qualify for an extra £1,500.

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Wales

Nest (Wales)

Open
Up to £15,000 in home energy improvements

Income-tested (household income around £20,000 or below, or on qualifying benefits). Property in Wales, EPC E or below.

How to apply →

Please note: FindMeAircon is not a financial or energy adviser. Grant values and eligibility change often — always confirm the latest details on the official government page linked in each scheme before making any decisions.