GROUND SOURCE HEAT PUMPS
Energy is extracted from the ground, which gains its energy from the sun and rain. The pump transmits the energy into the building, where it heats both the hot water cylinder and the rooms.
Either radiators or alternatively an underfloor heating system can be used together with this type of pump.
Carefully installed by us, ground sourse heating will run reliably with little maintenance and can supply up to 4.5kWs of heat energy for every kW of electricity.
3 Hydraulic Systems Extract This Energy
Horizontal
Closed Loops of pipe laid in trenches giving out /back runs, filled with glycol.
Vertical
Benefits
20 years expected life, reliable heating system, low maintenance.
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme provides generous grants to help property owners in England and Wales replace old fossil fuel heating systems with modern, efficient, low-carbon alternatives. Whether considering air-source heat pumps, ground-source heat pumps, or biomass boilers, this scheme can significantly reduce your upfront costs.
Grant Amounts:
Air Source Heat Pumps: Up to £7,500 towards installation costs.
Ground Source Heat Pumps: Up to £7,500 towards installation costs.
Biomass Boilers: Up to £5,000 towards installation costs (specific eligibility criteria apply).
Eligibility Criteria:
Property Type: The property must be a home or a small non-domestic building in England or Wales. The heating system’s capacity must be no more than 45 kWth for most properties, with a limit of 300 kWth for shared ground loop systems.
Energy Performance Certificate: Your property must have a valid energy performance certificate.
Replacement of Existing Systems: Eligible projects must replace an existing fossil fuel system (such as an oil or gas boiler) or an electric heating system (like storage heaters). Replacement of existing low-carbon systems is not eligible.
Biomass Boiler Restrictions: Biomass boilers are only eligible for properties in rural areas not connected to the gas grid. This restriction does not apply to heat pumps.
Funding Restrictions: You cannot use multiple public funding sources for the same installation, and prior government funding for a heat pump or biomass boiler disqualifies the application. However, you can still apply if you’ve received funding for energy efficiency upgrades such as insulation or new doors/windows.
Property Exclusions: New-build homes and social housing are not eligible, though self-build properties are included.
Important Dates:
Starting from 23 October 2023, grant levels for heat pumps increased to £7,500.
Funding is available until 31 March 2028.
Applications must be submitted within 120 days of the commissioning date noted on the MCS certificate.
How Aztec Heat Pumps Can Help
At Aztec Heat Pumps, we make it easy to take advantage of these government grants. Our certified experts will guide you through the eligibility requirements and application process, ensuring a smooth installation of your new, eco-friendly heating system.
Quality Equipment Installed By Us
As an installer, we stay up to date with the latest equipment available on the market and advise you as to the most suitable option for your property. As a company, we have strategic partnerships with our suppliers who source Ground Source Heat Pumps from Eco Forest, Volta and Viessmann. We install systems which provide reliable and robust service with little need for maintenance, including engineered hydraulics and hot water cylinders.
What you can expect
Ours is a beginning to end service – including all documentation from the DNO through to the Boiler Upgrade Scheme voucher application and redemption. In the case of a new build, get in touch with us early to help plan your installation and ensure it goes smoothly.
