On Thursday 21 September 2023, the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero issued a change notice in accordance with BUS Regulation 13(4) to increase the BUS grant level for air source heat pumps and ground source heat pumps.

Acting on behalf of property owners, installers can apply for: 

• £7,500 off the cost and installation of an air source heat pump 
• £7,500 off the cost and installation of a ground source heat pump, including water source heat pumps 
• £5,000 off the cost and installation of a biomass boiler 

Please contact us for further details on the BUS scheme.

The Improving Farm Productivity Grant Round 2 provides grants towards large capital items to help farmers and horticulturists improve farm and horticulture productivity through: 

• the use of robotic or automatic equipment and systems to aid crop and livestock production. 
• wavelength specific LED lighting for horticultural crops 
• advanced ventilation control units 
• solar photovoltaic (PV) systems 

For robotic or automatic equipment, you can apply for a grant between £25,000 and £500,000 per applicant business. 

For solar PV systems, you can apply for a grant between £15,000 and £100,000 per applicant business. 

The first stage of the application process will open in January 2024. 

If you’re interested in making an application, please read the Improving Farm Productivity grant Round 2 guidance which gives more detail about the grant and how to apply.https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/improving-farm-productivity-grant-round-2-applicant-guidance