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£2,500 Grants for Air Conditioning Launch in England, Wales

4/21/2026

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The Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) will expand to offer £2,500 grants for air conditioning in England and Wales, effective April 28.
The grants cover air-to-air heat pumps, suitable for flats or small spaces.
To qualify, homeowners must replace their gas boilers.
Grants are lower because air-to-air units cost less, at about £1,500–£3,500.
The expansion aligns with the government's broader low-carbon push, including affordable plug-in solar panels in Lidl stores.

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Story summary

The Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) will expand to offer £2,500 grants for air conditioning in England and Wales, effective April 28.
The grants cover air-to-air heat pumps, suitable for flats or small spaces.
To qualify, homeowners must replace their gas boilers.
Grants are lower because air-to-air units cost less, at about £1,500–£3,500.
The expansion aligns with the government's broader low-carbon push, including affordable plug-in solar panels in Lidl stores.