Grant rules checked against Ofgem on 15 October 2026
Air source heat pump installers in Carlisle
Published and last updated 15 October 2026
Homeowners in Carlisle can get £7,500 off an air source heat pump through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, or £9,000 if the home is off the gas grid and heated by oil or LPG, as long as an MCS-certified installer fits it. We match Carlisle homes with up to three MCS-certified installers covering CA postcodes so you can compare quotes.
How much is the heat pump grant in Carlisle?
The grant in Carlisle is the same as anywhere in England: £7,500 for an air-to-water heat pump, £9,000 for eligible off-gas homes until 31 March 2027, and £2,500 for air-to-air.
Carlisle itself is mostly on mains gas, but many surrounding villages and farms have no mains gas and heat with oil or LPG, so the £9,000 grant applies to a lot of homes around the city until 31 March 2027.
Do homes in Carlisle suit a heat pump?
Carlisle's red sandstone terraces and suburban semis can take heat pumps, and rural farmhouses with land may also suit ground source.
Is there extra funding in Carlisle?
Cumberland Council's Warm Homes: Local Grant currently has a waiting list and lists insulation, solar and storage heaters rather than heat pumps, so the Boiler Upgrade Scheme is the main heat pump route.
Cumbria Warm Homes: Local Grant
Do you need planning permission in Carlisle?
Most air source heat pumps in Carlisle are permitted development, so planning permission usually isn't needed.
Check first in conservation areas around the cathedral and castle, or for listed buildings.
planning permission and noise rules
Which areas around Carlisle do we cover?
We cover Carlisle and nearby areas including:
Nearby towns:
How do you get heat pump quotes in Carlisle?
Check your eligibility in 60 seconds, then up to three MCS-certified installers covering Carlisle contact you with quotes that show the grant deducted.
Check my eligibilityFrequently asked questions
Is the Boiler Upgrade Scheme available in Carlisle?
Yes. Carlisle is in England, so eligible homeowners can claim £7,500, or £9,000 for off-gas homes.
Who is my local council for home energy grants?
Cumberland Council. See our Cumbria Warm Homes: Local Grant guide for the current scheme.
Is the £9,000 grant available around Carlisle?
Yes, for eligible off-gas homes heated by oil or LPG that install an air-to-water or ground source heat pump before the rate ends on 31 March 2027.