Can I still claim RHI?

No — closed to new applications 2022. Existing recipients continue until their 7-year term ends.

Is BUS less generous?

Yes substantially — typical recipient gets 30–60% of what an equivalent RHI scheme paid. Argument was simpler/faster grant pays out at install instead of trickle.

Can I get BUS if I had RHI?

Not on the same property and same install.

Does Builderr handle BUS applications?

Yes — our MCS partner lodges the voucher and applies the £7,500 deduction at invoicing.

Quick Answer

What replaced the domestic Renewable Heat Incentive in London?

The domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) closed to new applications on 31 March 2022 and was replaced by the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS), which gives £7,500 toward an air source heat pump or biomass boiler (£5,000 for biomass) in England. Existing RHI participants continue to receive quarterly payments until their 7-year term ends. BUS is a one-off capital grant — simpler than RHI's metered payments but smaller total subsidy.

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What the RHI did

Paid quarterly tariffs for 7 years based on renewable heat generated. Air source heat pump: ~10.92p/kWh × estimated annual demand ≈ £8,000–£15,000 over 7 years for a typical home. Ground source heat pump: ~21.16p/kWh — much higher payments, often £15,000–£35,000 over 7 years. Closed to new applications March 2022; existing recipients keep their term.

What BUS does

One-off £7,500 capital grant for ASHP or biomass (£5,000 for biomass only). Paid as direct invoice deduction by MCS installer who claims from Ofgem. Simpler — no metering required. Smaller — typical total value 30–60% of what RHI delivered for the same install.

Other London support

Some boroughs run top-up grants (Camden, Sutton, Wandsworth — varies year to year). London Power and Solar Together London for solar group-buy schemes. Octopus and other suppliers offer heat pump tariff incentives (Cosy Octopus, Agile).

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