Upgrade Your Heating with Aura Retrofit and the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS)

With energy costs remaining a concern for many households and the UK moving away from fossil-fuel heating, more homeowners are exploring cleaner, more efficient ways to heat their homes. The Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) is designed to make that transition more affordable — and Aura Retrofit is here to help you navigate the process from start to finish.

The Boiler Upgrade Scheme forms part of the government’s wider Warm Homes Plan, which aims to cut energy bills, improve comfort and reduce emissions from homes across England.

What is the Boiler Upgrade Scheme?

The Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) is a UK Government grant programme available in England and Wales. It provides upfront capital grants to help property owners replace existing fossil-fuel heating systems, such as gas or oil boilers, with low-carbon heating technologies, primarily heat pumps.

The grant is applied at the point of installation, reducing the amount you pay upfront. Approved installers, such as Aura Retrofit, apply for the grant on your behalf and deduct it directly from your quotation — keeping the process straightforward and transparent.

What Does the Boiler Upgrade Scheme Cover?

Under the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, eligible installations may receive:

• £7,500 grant for installing:
  • Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHPs)
  • Ground Source Heat Pumps (GSHPs)
• £5,000 grant for installing:
  • Biomass boilers
    (Available to rural properties that are off the gas grid or not connected to it)

The replacement system must be designed to provide space heating and hot water for the whole home, ensuring long-term performance, comfort and efficiency.

Who is Eligible for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme?

The Boiler Upgrade Scheme is open to a wide range of property owners, subject to meeting scheme criteria:

• Location: Homes and small non-domestic buildings in England and Wales
• Property type: Owner-occupied homes, private rented properties and small businesses
• Existing system: An existing fossil-fuel boiler, such as gas, oil or LPG
• Replacement system: A qualifying low-carbon heating system that provides full heating and hot water

Before any work begins, Aura Retrofit will confirm your eligibility, so you can move forward with confidence.

How the Process Works with Aura Retrofit

Switching to low-carbon heating should be clear and well-managed. Aura Retrofit provides a fully supported, end-to-end service:

1. Expert assessment
   We assess your home and heating requirements to confirm suitability.
   
2. Eligibility check
   Our team confirms that your property and proposed system meet BUS requirements.
   
3. Clear quotation
   The grant value is shown and deducted upfront from your quote.
   
4. Grant application
   Aura Retrofit applies to Ofgem for the BUS voucher on your behalf.
   
5. Installation and completion
   Once installed, we redeem the voucher — with no paperwork required from you.

Why Choose Aura Retrofit?

Aura Retrofit is an experienced retrofit and low-carbon heating specialist, supporting homeowners through government-backed energy upgrade programmes.

• Expert-led – Designed and installed by certified professionals
• Customer-focused – Clear advice, honest pricing, and minimal disruption
• End-to-end – From assessment to installation and grant management

We don’t just install heating systems — we help ensure homes are future-ready, efficient and comfortable.

Supporting Lower Bills and a Greener Future

The Boiler Upgrade Scheme plays an important role in the Warm Homes Plan, helping households reduce upfront costs and move away from fossil fuels. When combined with good insulation and efficient controls, heat pumps can deliver reliable, low-carbon heating while reducing exposure to volatile gas prices.

By choosing Aura Retrofit, you can access government funding, improve your home’s efficiency and comfort, and contribute to the UK’s transition to cleaner energy — all with expert support throughout.

Ready to upgrade your heating?

Get in touch with Aura Retrofit today to find out how the Boiler Upgrade Scheme could work for your home.

Interested in improving your home’s energy efficiency?

Register for the Warm Homes Plan or contact Aura Retrofit today for expert advice, surveys, and installation support.

Call 02392 252 171 or email hello@auraretrofit.co.uk