BUS Grant Scheme

The Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) supports the decarbonisation of heat in buildings. It provides upfront capital grants to support the installation of heat pumps in homes and non-domestic buildings in England and Wales. Acting on behalf of property owners, installers can apply for £7,500 off the cost and installation of an air or ground source heat pump. Taylor’s are MCS accredited so will deal with all the paperwork involved with claiming the grant back.

This grant can be used for both your own home as well as tenanted properties.

• Air Source Heat Pumps
• Ground Source Heat Pumps

ECO4 Scheme

The Energy Company Obligation (ECO4) is a government energy-efficiency scheme in Great Britain, designed to tackle fuel poverty and help reduce carbon emissions. ECO4 measures were able to be delivered from the 1 April 2022. The ECO4 scheme will run until 31 March 2026.

ECO4 focusses on improving the least energy efficient homes and households in fuel poverty, as only properties in bands D-G can be treated. It also aims to deliver a more complete upgrade of those homes, shifting to a multi-measure whole-house retrofit approach, for example, insulation, air source heat pump and solar panels. All measures which are determined necessary by a survey on the property must be fitted - the houseowner or tenant is unable to pick and choose single measures. Taylor’s is the only company in Lincolnshire (that we know of) which is PAS2030:2023 accredited. This means that they can now carry out surveys, design and fit measures required for the ECO4 scheme.

• Air Source Heat Pumps
• Ground Source Heat Pumps
• Solar PV
• Insulation
• Solar Thermal

Great British Insulation Scheme

The Great British Insulation Scheme is a new government energy-efficiency initiative (formerly known as ECO+) administered by Ofgem. It aims to improve the least energy-efficient homes in Great Britain to combat fuel poverty and help lower energy bills.

The scheme complements the ECO4 scheme, but unlike ECO4’s ‘whole house’ approach, it primarily delivers single insulation measures.

In addition to supporting low-income and vulnerable households, the scheme is also available to those living in homes with an energy performance certificate rating of D to G, and within council tax bands A to D in England and A to E in Scotland and Wales.

The scheme places an obligation on medium and large energy companies to implement measures that result in reduced energy usage. It began in April 2023 and is scheduled to end in April 2026.

• Insulation

Solar PV and Batteries

Taylor's installs both solar pv and solar thermal panels. Solar PV (Photovoltaic) panels are designed to generate electricity by converting sunlight directly into electrical power. This current is then converted from direct current (DC) to alternating current (AC) by an inverter, making it suitable for use in homes and businesses. That power can be stored in batteries or used immediately as it is generated.

Solar thermal panels, on the other hand, are used to heat water or other fluids. They work by absorbing sunlight and converting it into heat. This heat is transferred to a fluid that circulates through the panels, which then heats water stored in a tank. Solar thermal systems are commonly used for domestic hot water.

Heat Pumps

A heat pump is an energy-efficient system used for heating buildings. Unlike traditional heating systems that generate heat by burning fuel, a heat pump moves existing heat from outside and transferring it inside.

There are two main types of heat pump: Air Source Heat Pumps: Extract heat from the outside air.

Ground Source (Geothermal) Heat Pumps: Use the stable temperature of the ground to exchange heat.

Heat pumps are highly efficient because they move heat rather than generate it, often providing 3-4 times the energy they consume. Lower energy consumption can lead to significant savings on utility bills. By using less electricity or fossil fuel, heat pumps reduce greenhouse gas emissions. A single heat pump system can provide both heating and water heating.

Heat pumps generally require less maintenance compared to combustion-based heating systems. Although the installation cost can be higher than traditional systems, this is often offset by long-term savings and the £7,500 government grant. Air source heat pumps are most effective in moderate climates, while ground source heat pumps can be more efficient in extreme temperatures.

Proper installation is crucial for optimal performance and efficiency. Taylor's is MCS accredited and our staff have undergone in depth training.

Oil Boilers and Tanks

Taylor's has been servicing oil boilers since the company was started in 1976. We service and install all popular brands of oil boilers and tanks across central and Eastern Lincolnshire.

Our engineers are also trained ready for the conversion to HVO (Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil), the bio alternative to kerosene heating oil and are able to convert the majority of existing oil boilers to run on this renewable when the time comes. We also ensure that any new installations of oil boiler are HVO ready.

If you have a property which needs a boiler service or repair, please contact us and we'll get one of our engineers over to you as soon as possible.

Insulation

Taylor's is your one-stop shop for insulation on all domestic properties – old or new.

All the measures we install offer maximum insulation with minimum disruption. This is especially appreciated by residents of older properties and avoids the need for redecoration after the install.

Whether you need external wall insulation, flat roof insulation, room in roof insulation or loft insulation, Taylor’s offers a solution to fit most properties.

Our in-house EPC assessor can advise on the best solution for each individual property and for Woldmarsh clients, we offer this service free of charge.