What the Spring Statement Means for Your Home: Why Now's the Time to Go Green and Save

The Chancellor's Spring Statement may not have shouted about solar panels or heat pumps, but hidden within the details are some powerful reasons why now is the smart time to act on green home upgrades.

In fact, for homeowners thinking about installing heat pumps, solar panels, battery storage or insulation, the message is clear: the incentives are here now, but they won’t last forever. And with bills on the rise again, the sooner you take action, the sooner you start saving.

🏡 1. Rising Bills Reinforce the Case for Energy Independence

"The energy bills of millions of households are to rise by 6.4% from April 1 when Ofgem increases its price cap for a third consecutive quarter." — Evening Standard, That will lead to an increase of £111 per year for a typical household on a dual fuel tariff, raising the total annual bill to £1,849.  

While inflation is expected to fall, energy bills are still going up. That’s a wake-up call. Reducing your reliance on gas and producing your own clean electricity with solar panels and battery storage gives you control and long-term savings.

✉️ 2. Stamp Duty and VAT: Timing is Everything

"There was no reprieve for buyers trying to beat this week's stamp duty deadline and no new mortgage scheme for first-time buyers."— Financial Reporter, March 2025

The Spring Statement didn’t bring new reliefs, but that highlights the urgency of using what’s already available. For energy-saving upgrades, 0% VAT on installations is locked in until 2027. That’s a 20% saving on eligible green improvements.

🏛️ 3. Housebuilding Push Points to a Low-Carbon Future

"Planning reform will take housebuilding in the UK to a '40-year high', the Chancellor announced..."— Evening Standard, March 2025

With 1.5 million new homes promised and planning reform on the way, modern, efficient heating systems are the new standard. That tells us where the market is heading: gas boilers are on the way out.

So why wait? Retrofit your home to meet tomorrow’s standards today.

💸 4. Rising Interest Rates Make Green Upgrades a Smart Investment

"The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) has halved the UK growth forecast for 2025 from 2% to 1%."— Sky News, March 2025

Higher interest rates and slower growth mean savings matter more than ever. A heat pump or solar system is one of the few home improvements that pays you back over time through reduced bills. It’s not just green — it’s financially smart.

❌ 5. What Wasn’t Said — and Why It Still Matters

"In her recent spring statement, Chancellor Rachel Reeves did not address the climate crisis or the UK's net zero goals..."— The Guardian, March 2025

There was silence on renewables in the Spring Statement. But that makes the existing incentives even more important. Government support can change. What’s guaranteed now might not be around later.

If you’re considering a heat pump, solar PV, battery storage or insulation — now is the time to move.

✨ The Big Incentives Still Available in 2025

☑️ Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS)

• £7,500 grant for air source heat pumps

• We handle the application, and the discount comes straight off your quote

☑️ 0% VAT on Green Upgrades

• Applies to heat pumps, solar, battery storage, insulation, and more

• Available until March 2027

"The government-backed scheme is one of the most generous in Europe..."— Energy Saving Trust, 2024

"The zero VAT incentive has shaved thousands off the cost of green upgrades and helped households cut bills faster."— Which?, 2024

✨ Summary: Why It Pays to Go Green This Spring

• Bills are up again in April

• Long-term savings start the moment you switch

• Incentives like BUS and 0% VAT won’t last forever

• Heat pumps, solar and batteries add comfort, value and independence

Thinking about it? We can help. We’ll talk you through the options and handle the grants too.

Act now. Save money. Go green.