Northamptonshire homes love heat pumps

No mess. no refills.

Just steady warmth, whatever the weather.

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Costly refills

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Unpredictable bills

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Risk of dangerous leaks

Nothing left to run out of.

Nothing left to run out of.

Northamptonshire homes are off the mains gas grid, most of them in the county's villages.

If yours is one of them, there has never been a better time to consider upgrading to a heat pump.

Country homes ideal for heat pumps

Country homes ideal for heat pumps

Northamptonshire's housing runs from ironstone and thatch through the villages to boot-and-shoe terraces in Northampton and Kettering — and a well-designed system fits all of it.

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Efficient heating

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Year-round comfort

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Emission-free

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24/7 system monitoring

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Year-round comfort

Still on Oil? Why you should get a heat pump.

A heat pump isn't a replacement - it's an upgrade fit for the future.

No tank, no deliveries, no running out on a cold weekend.

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Heat pump

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350–400% efficient1 — delivers far more heat than the energy it uses

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A government grant of up to £9,0002 towards the switch

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Fully electrified for cleaner air

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Delivers consistent, even warmth year-round

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Can heat and cool3 your home

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Works with smart tariffs to cut costs

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LPG or oil burner

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Around 80–95% efficient — only some of the energy you pay for becomes heat

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No government grant towards a like-for-like replacement

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Burns fossil fuels inside your home

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Heats in cycles, so warmth comes and goes

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Heating only

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Exposed to volatile fuel prices

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Heat pump

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350–400% efficient1 — delivers far more heat than the energy it uses

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A government grant of up to £9,0002 towards the switch

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Fully electrified for cleaner air

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Delivers consistent, even warmth year-round

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Can heat and cool3 your home

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Works with smart tariffs to cut costs

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LPG or oil burner

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Around 80–95% efficient — only some of the energy you pay for becomes heat

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No government grant towards a like-for-like replacement

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Burns fossil fuels inside your home

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Heats in cycles, so warmth comes and goes

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Heating only

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Exposed to volatile fuel prices

*Data & References

  1. Source: Energy Savings Trust. Efficiency figures are seasonal averages (SCOP) for typical installations; performance varies by home.

  2. Boiler Upgrade Scheme (England & Wales): £7,500 for most homes; £9,000 for homes replacing oil or LPG heating, for grant applications made on or after 21 July 2026 (scheduled to run to 31 March 2027). Eligibility criteria apply; grant value is deducted from your quoted price.

  3. Cooling available on compatible systems, configured at install.

How much is your oil boiler costing you?

Use our calculator to see what you could be saving with a heat pump.

Calculation Details

Oil (kerosene) energy content 10.35 kWh/litre.

Oil price (typical) 76.6p/litre DESNZ typical UK heating-oil price, June 2026 (updated monthly).

Oil price (peak) 104.1p/litre DESNZ March 2026.

Electricity price 26.11p/kWh - Ofgem price cap, Jul–Sep 2026.

These are estimates — a real figure depends on your home, tariff and chosen system.

Calculation Details

Oil (kerosene) energy content 10.35 kWh/litre.

Oil price (typical) 76.6p/litre DESNZ typical UK heating-oil price, June 2026 (updated monthly).

Oil price (peak) 104.1p/litre DESNZ March 2026.

Electricity price 26.11p/kWh - Ofgem price cap, Jul–Sep 2026.

These are estimates — a real figure depends on your home, tariff and chosen system.

Heat Pump Grants and Incentives

Get up to £9,000 towards your heat pump

The Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) is available to most homes and can take a significant chunk off the cost, making clean heating the easy choice. We handle the paperwork and apply on your behalf - one less form for you to fill in.

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Boiler Upgrade Scheme

The Boiler Upgrade Scheme gives £7,500 towards a heat pump in England and Wales. If your home is off the mains gas grid and currently heats with oil or LPG, that rises to £9,000 until the end of March 2027.

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Boiler Upgrade Scheme

The Boiler Upgrade Scheme gives £7,500 towards a heat pump in England and Wales. If your home is off the mains gas grid and currently heats with oil or LPG, that rises to £9,000 until the end of March 2027.

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0% VAT

Energy saving materials currently enjoy 0% VAT. This includes any electrcial work of emitter upgrades related to your installation.

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0% VAT

Energy saving materials currently enjoy 0% VAT. This includes any electrcial work of emitter upgrades related to your installation.

Boiler Upgade Scheme Details

Boiler Upgrade Scheme (England & Wales): £7,500 for most homes; £9,000 for homes replacing oil or LPG heating, for grant applications made on or after 21 July 2026 (scheduled to run to 31 March 2027). Eligibility criteria apply; grant value is deducted from your quoted price.

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Local experts for better outcomes

Northamptonshire is a stone county with a manufacturing past, and its housing shows both. Every property type has unique characteristics that should be taken into account when designing a heat pump system.

Whether your home is an ironstone cottage in the uplands, a thatched village house near Oundle or a boot-and-shoe terrace in Northampton, we have experts who have years of experience with homes just like yours.

What might an upgrade cost?

Almost all homes in Northamptonshire are suitable for a heat pump. Answer a few questions below and get a bespoke estimate in just two minutes.

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Frequently asked questions

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  • Ample is a trading name of Fornax Energy Ltd, registered in England & Wales (company no. 14220579), registered office 128 City Road, London EC1V 2NX. Fornax Energy Ltd is an Appointed Representative of Product Partnerships Ltd, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Product Partnerships Ltd's FCA registration number is 626349 and its address is Second Floor, Atlas House, 31 King Street, Leeds LS1 2HL.

  • *Ample offers both regulated consumer hire and unregulated 0% interest credit agreements. All finance is subject to status, affordability, lender approval and terms. Installation price and equipment covered by finance products subject to home survey and system design. Terms and conditions apply.

  • Ample is a trading name of Fornax Energy Ltd, registered in England & Wales (company no. 14220579), registered office 128 City Road, London EC1V 2NX. Fornax Energy Ltd is an Appointed Representative of Product Partnerships Ltd, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Product Partnerships Ltd's FCA registration number is 626349 and its address is Second Floor, Atlas House, 31 King Street, Leeds LS1 2HL.

  • *Ample offers both regulated consumer hire and unregulated 0% interest credit agreements. All finance is subject to status, affordability, lender approval and terms. Installation price and equipment covered by finance products subject to home survey and system design. Terms and conditions apply.

  • Ample is a trading name of Fornax Energy Ltd, registered in England & Wales (company no. 14220579), registered office 128 City Road, London EC1V 2NX. Fornax Energy Ltd is an Appointed Representative of Product Partnerships Ltd, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Product Partnerships Ltd's FCA registration number is 626349 and its address is Second Floor, Atlas House, 31 King Street, Leeds LS1 2HL.