Thousands of households using heating oil have applied for heat pumps under the £9,000 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant, with July applications reaching a record 8,150. This marks an 81% increase from June 2026 and a 112% rise compared to July 2025. The grant, raised from £7,500 to £9,000, aims to shield households from fossil fuel price volatility. Leaflets informing 200,000 eligible homes about the funding were distributed in June, with the grant available until March 2027. Rural properties accounted for 49% of grants since the scheme began, with 38% allocated to gas-free homes. The Warm Homes Plan includes low-interest loans for energy efficiency upgrades, including heat pumps. Minister Martin McCluskey emphasized the grant’s role in providing energy bill certainty for oil-dependent households.
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