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Heat pumps in Stevenage

£7,045 to £18,356 installed, and 60 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grants already paid in the council area.

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By Home Energy Quotes · Updated September 2026 · Stevenage, Hertfordshire

Heat Pumps in Stevenage

What a system costs in Stevenage

6kW

£7,045–£9,105

Saves up to £207 a year. Pays back in about 3 years after the £7,500 grant (39 years without it).

9kW (most common)

£10,107–£12,924

Saves up to £310 a year. Pays back in about 13 years after the £7,500 grant (37 years without it).

14kW

£13,762–£18,356

Saves up to £408 a year. Pays back in about 21 years after the £7,500 grant (39 years without it).

Source: Home Energy Quotes Cost Index, costs modelled July 2026, savings at the October to December 2026 price cap. Prices are estimates and include installation and VAT. Actual costs may vary.

Stevenage in numbers

Published statistics for the Stevenage council area, not our estimates.

60 Boiler Upgrade Scheme heat pump grants were paid in the Stevenage council area between May 2022 and June 2026. At the 2021 Census, 79.4% of households in the Stevenage council area used mains gas as their only central heating, 0.1% oil only and 8.6% electricity only. Stevenage has £1,500,000 of Warm Homes: Local Grant funding allocated in principle for April 2025 to March 2028.

Stevenage council areaFigureSource
Boiler Upgrade Scheme heat pump grants paid60DESNZ and Ofgem, May 2022 to June 2026
Households on mains gas heating only79.4%Census 2021, ONS
Households on oil heating only0.1%Census 2021, ONS
Households on renewable heating only0.1%Census 2021, ONS
Homes with an EPC rated D to G40%ONS, EPCs lodged to March 2025
Warm Homes: Local Grant, 2025 to 2028£1,500,000 allocated to StevenageDESNZ, list updated July 2026
Electricity network operatorUK Power Networks (East England)NESO licence area boundaries

Stevenage is served by UK Power Networks, the electricity network operator for East England. A heat pump has to be registered with the network operator. Your installer normally does this: smaller systems are notified after installation, and larger ones need approval before work starts.

These are published official statistics for the Stevenage council area, which covers Stevenage, not Home Energy Quotes estimates. Sources checked 6 October 2026.

Grants and funding in Stevenage

Boiler Upgrade Scheme

The Boiler Upgrade Scheme offers up to £7,500 towards an air source or ground source heat pump in Stevenage, or £9,000 until March 2027 for homes heated by oil or LPG with no mains gas. It is open to property owners in England and Wales.

Source: GOV.UK — Boiler Upgrade Scheme

0% VAT until March 2027

Applies across the UK and is already inside the prices above.

Source: HMRC — VAT Notice 708/6

Warm Homes: Local Grant

Stevenage has £1,500,000 of Warm Homes: Local Grant funding allocated in principle for April 2025 to March 2028. Income and EPC rules apply.

Source: DESNZ, list updated July 2026

Is Stevenage a good place for heat pumps?

The area’s housing stock includes a range of properties suited to heat pumps installations throughout Stevenage. Combined with East of England’s energy prices, heat pumps installations here may offer good value (individual results will vary).

Stevenage has a population of 94,470, and the area falls within the East of England region. We recommend getting at least 3 quotes to compare prices.

Find Installers in Stevenage

We recommend getting at least 3 quotes from qualified installers before making a decision. Check reviews, ask for local references, and make sure warranties are clearly stated in writing.

What to check before hiring an installer in Stevenage

  • Qualifications — check the installer holds relevant qualifications and certifications for heat pumps before signing any contract
  • Local references — ask for completed jobs in Stevenage or Hertfordshire
  • Reviews — check online reviews before committing
  • Warranty — product and workmanship warranties should be clearly stated in writing
  • 3 quotes minimum — we recommend comparing at least three quotes to ensure you get a fair price
Heat Pumps installer in Stevenage

Questions about heat pumps in Stevenage

How much do heat pumps cost in Stevenage?
Heat Pumps in Stevenage cost between £7,045 and £18,356 installed, depending on system size. A typical mid-range system costs around £11,675 including installation and VAT (modelled estimate).
How many heat pump grants have been paid in Stevenage?
60 Boiler Upgrade Scheme heat pump grants were paid in the Stevenage council area, which covers Stevenage, between May 2022 and June 2026, according to DESNZ and Ofgem.
Is there a grant for heat pumps in Stevenage?

The Boiler Upgrade Scheme offers up to £7,500 towards an air source or ground source heat pump in Stevenage, or £9,000 until March 2027 for homes heated by oil or LPG with no mains gas. It is open to property owners in England and Wales.

How long is the payback period in Stevenage?
The estimated payback period in Stevenage is around 15 years after the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant, or about 43 years without it, based on estimated savings of up to £272 a year for a typical home. Actual payback depends on your property insulation, system size and electricity tariff.
Do I need planning permission in Stevenage?
Most heat pumps installations fall under permitted development rights and do not require planning permission. However, listed buildings, conservation areas and flats may need approval. Always check with your local planning authority in Stevenage before installation.
How do I find a good installer in Stevenage?
We recommend getting at least 3 quotes from qualified installers. Check online reviews and verify that the installer holds relevant qualifications before signing any contract.

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Stevenage on the map

Map of Stevenage, Hertfordshire
Stevenage, Hertfordshire and the surrounding area.

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Last reviewed: . Costs are modelled estimates from the Home Energy Quotes Cost Index — see how we calculate them. Grant rates are checked against GOV.UK.