If you’ve been thinking about upgrading how your home is heated, insulated or powered, new government proposals could make that decision simpler – and more affordable.

These updates aim to expand the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, opening up more grants for a wider range of low-carbon technologies. That means more flexibility, and more opportunity to take meaningful steps towards a warmer, more efficient home – even if you’re not ready to tackle everything at once.

What’s changing?

• Air-to-air heat pumps – a more affordable option for homes without radiators, soon to be eligible for grant support
• Heat batteries – compact, energy-storing devices that pair well with solar panels and make the most of your energy
• Flexible payment options – including leasing or spreading costs over time, making upgrades more manageable
• More installers on the ground – a national training push to help households access trusted professionals
• Boosts to UK supply chains – including investment in heat pump manufacturing, helping build local green skills and jobs

These changes are designed to remove some of the common barriers – cost, confidence, access – and give households a clearer, supported path into retrofit. Whether you’re planning your next upgrade or just want to make a smart start, the conditions are shifting in your favour.

“Following a record-breaking month for applications to our Boiler Upgrade Scheme, we are now proposing to give working families more choice and flexibility to pick the low-carbon upgrades that work best for them.”

Miatta Fahnbulleh, Minister for Energy Consumers

Where we fit in

At Cosy Homes Oxfordshire, we help you get started in a way that suits your home and your goals – whether that’s installing a single measure now or planning a more comprehensive retrofit over time.

We can point you to trusted local contractors for individual upgrades, and we’ll always recommend a whole house assessment if you want to understand how your home is performing overall – especially if you’re considering more than one measure. It’s the best way to avoid costly missteps and make sure each improvement adds up to lasting comfort, lower bills and a low-carbon home that works as a whole.

We don’t manage grant applications, but we’ll point you towards available funding – so you can see how incentives might support your next steps.

It’s all part of taking a whole house approach, at your own pace. Whether you’re starting small or thinking big, every upgrade gets you closer to a warmer, more efficient and future-ready home.

Ready to start? We’ll help you take the next step.

Call our team on 0330 223 2742 (Monday to Friday) or message us today!

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For more information, see: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/families-to-get-more-choice-over-home-upgrades