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Boiler Upgrade Scheme: budget increase, April 2026

DESNZ·decision·low·1 Apr 2026·source document

Summary

Boiler Upgrade Scheme budget increase to maintain heat pump installations.

Why it matters

Consumer heating scheme. Budget top-up, not structural change.

Timeline

Effective date1 Apr 2026
Memo

The Secretary of State has approved an increase to the budget for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme. This will ensure consumers and industry can continue installing heat pumps. Find out more about the Boiler Upgrade Scheme. The Secretary of State confirms that the budget for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme for 2026 to 2027 will be £400 million.