July saw a significant

increase in applications and vouchers issued under the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, with figures doubling compared to the same month last year

The latest updates on the UK’s Boiler Upgrade Scheme indicate a significant increase in applications and issued vouchers, especially for air source heat pumps. In July 2024, the number of applications nearly doubled compared to the previous year, with air source heat pumps making up the vast majority of the requests. The scheme saw 48,982 applications for vouchers, and 41,770 vouchers were issued by the end of the month, showing a 28% increase from the previous month​(

This surge is part of a broader trend as more homeowners look to invest in low-carbon heating technologies like heat pumps. The scheme has been particularly popular in rural areas and among homes connected to the gas grid. The median cost for air source heat pump installations has been around £13,099, and there’s a growing interest in these systems due to their efficiency and potential to reduce energy bills, particularly with the introduction of dynamic tariffs and other incentives​(

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