The Government has reported that August 2024 is the fourth-highest month for applications via the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) since the launch of the heat pump incentive in 2022. It found that 2,890 submissions were received during August 2024 to apply for a grant of £7,500 towards installing a heat …
Read More »Nearly £60 million in heat pump funding unused
More than £60 million allocated funding for schemes to promote heat pump installations has not been spent, which has raised questions over the effectiveness of the schemes – according to reports. The Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) was brought in to help homes and small business in England and Wales switch …
Read More »BESA says government must help retrofit projects in 2024
The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has urged the UK government to help accelerate growth in the number of whole building retrofit projects carried out during 2024. The Association believes only “a holistic approach to building performance” will unlock the full potential of the building services industry to cut carbon …
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