Guides
Written by Danny Whitfield, checked against GOV.UK, and updated when the rules change. No scare stories, no fake urgency, just the numbers.
The main guides
Boiler Upgrade Scheme 2026
£7,500 off a heat pump, no income test, installer applies for you.
Heat pump grants UK
All 3 routes compared, including the two that can fully fund the job.
Heat pump cost after grant
Real worked examples: £2,500 to £6,500 after the grant, by house type.
Free boiler grants
Who genuinely qualifies for ECO4 and who is being sold a story.
Is ECO4 legit?
Yes, and here is how to verify it yourself in 3 minutes.
Oil boiler replacement grant
The new £9,000 uplift for oil and LPG homes, from 21 July 2026.
Latest articles
Updated 13 July 2026
New boiler grants for pensioners: what actually exists
Pension Credit opens the door to fully funded work. Here is every route for pensioner households.
Updated 13 July 2026
Heat pump running costs vs a gas boiler: the honest sums
Electricity costs more than gas, heat pumps use less of it. Here is where the sums actually land.
Updated 13 July 2026
Do I need insulation for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme? No, not since April 2026
The insulation rule was scrapped in April 2026, and half the internet has not noticed yet.