ASHP grants for self-build?

[Benpointer]

Apols - I have tried searching BH for the answer to this but remain confused.  

 

Can I get a grant for an ASHP installation in our new self-build (in Dorset, England)? 

 

Thanks

[nod]

Yes £7500

[MikeSharp01]

Yes because self builders are specifically mentioned in the legislation, so you don't need be removing an old gas boiler, and there are some other criteria which mean you are a self builder anyway so easy to meet.

 

 

[Benpointer]

Brilliant, thanks!

[Dreadnaught]

As others have said, yes you can. But note that I think that it must be an MSC-certified installation… so for example a DIY-install is unlikely to be an option if you want the grant.

[JohnMo]

As above yes in England and Wales, think it seems to have disappeared in Scotland unless you are on government assistance.

 

So has to be MCS install. This can be a self installed if you do it via an MCS umbrella scheme. But has to be a "self builder", not a housing estate building company.

[Bramco]

  On 03/03/2025 at 08:11, Dreadnaught said:

As others have said, yes you can. But note that I think that it must be an MSC-certified installation… so for example a DIY-install is unlikely to be an option if you want the grant.

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But check out the Cool Energy site - they have a zero cost, self install setup. They cover the MCS side of things. Cool Energy zero cost offer -> https://coolenergyshop.com/pages/free-heat-pump-kit

 

Here's a thread on Cool Energy 

 

 

Edited March 3 by Bramco