The deadline for responses to Ofgem's consultation on its proposed administration of the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) fell on 27 January 2022. The government has named Ofgem as the intended administrator of the scheme, formerly known as the Clean Heat Grant1.
The consultation covered the technical administration of the Boiler Upgrade Scheme only, rather than policy aspects such as eligibility, which the source states had already been consulted on by BEIS1. Ofgem's questions included how existing heating systems should be evidenced, whether installers should be the party providing evidence to Ofgem on custom-build properties, and whether the authorised signatory for business accounts should be an individual with legal authority to represent the organisation1. Ofgem also asked whether installers should be required to inform property owners about the possibility of audits at the application stage and confirm this to Ofgem, and how it should administer the right of review1. A further question asked how frequently Ofgem should publish reports on vouchers issued and available budget1.
The Renewable Energy Association drafted a response and sought feedback from its members, with a final deadline for member feedback of 24 January1.
"The Government has named Ofgem as the intended administrator of the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS), formerly known as the Clean Heat Grant."
The source does not report the grant amounts, the eligible technologies or the start date of the scheme. Those details have not been reported.
Why it matters for households
The consultation was about process, not entitlement. The questions listed concern how evidence of an existing heating system is submitted, who signs on behalf of a business, and how audits are flagged to property owners1. For a household, those choices shape what paperwork an installer must gather before a grant can be paid, and how much warning a homeowner gets that a job may be checked afterwards. The question on publishing voucher and budget reports bears on how visible the remaining funding is, which affects how quickly a household can judge whether money is still available. Eligibility rules, including the treatment of homes with a gas boiler and the EPC and insulation requirements, sat outside this exercise and had already been consulted on by BEIS1.
What happens next
The consultation closed on 27 January 20221. The source does not state when Ofgem will publish its response or confirm the final administrative arrangements.