<p>By the end of July 2023 over £69m worth of grants have been paid out through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme. Earlier this year government announced the scheme has been extended to 2028.</p><p> </p><p>We have introduced 0% VAT on heat pump installations and made a commitment on rebalancing of gas and electricity prices, ensuring that stronger incentives for consumers to switch to low-carbon technologies are in place.</p><p> </p><p>From April 2024, we will be introducing the Clean Heat Market Mechanism to provide industry with the confidence and incentive to invest in evolving and expanding the consumer proposition for heat pumps in the UK, finding ways to stimulate demand by making it easier and more attractive to make the decision to install a heat pump.</p>