A recent government report indicates significant uptake of the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, which has funded over 55,000 installations, primarily air source heat pumps. While homeowner satisfaction is high, with 86% reporting positive experiences, critical barriers such as affordability, regulatory hurdles, and workforce shortages persist. Financial incentives were pivotal in the decision to adopt heat pumps, as 65% of participants cited the grant as their main motivation. As funding extends to 2028, the report calls for policy reforms to continue progress towards making low-carbon heating accessible for more households.
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme funded over 55,000 installations and showed high homeowner satisfaction but highlighted barriers like affordability and workforce shortages.
With a grant helping 65% of homeowners choose heat pumps, affordability remains a key barrier for broader adoption of low-carbon heating.
The report emphasizes the urgent need for policy reforms to ensure the Boiler Upgrade Scheme's success and to make low-carbon heating more accessible.
Despite high satisfaction rates, 55% of homeowners indicated they would not install heat pumps without grants, identifying cost as a significant issue.
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