MCS Certified Installer & Advisor
Certified by the Microgeneration Certification Scheme for heat pump installations and design.
Our expert
Edward Thomson
UK Heat Pump & Funding Specialist
MCIBSE | MCS Certified Retrofit Specialist
Director, Thomson and Sons Low Carbon Consulting Firm Ltd
20+ years
Experience in heating and renewable energy
3
Key government funding schemes covered
Since 2005
Specialising in heat pump retrofits
Credentials & qualifications
Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (MCIBSE)
Fully qualified in domestic heating design and energy efficiency.
Ofgem Registered Installer
Approved for government funding schemes including the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS).
About Edward
Edward Thomson is an MCIBSE-accredited Heat Pump and Energy Specialist with over 20 years of experience in UK domestic heating, renewable energy, and low-carbon retrofits.
He has worked with homeowners, landlords, and community groups to help them understand the benefits of heat pumps and navigate the complex landscape of UK government grants. Edward specialises in making complex funding and installation rules clear and practical, with a focus on the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS), the Energy Company Obligation (ECO4), and retrofit suitability.
At checkheatpumpgrant.co.uk, Edward reviews the grant check eligibility algorithms and published guidance on this site to ensure the information is accurate, up to date, and aligned with official sources, including Ofgem and GOV.UK.
His goal is to help people understand what they may be entitled to and take the right steps towards a warmer, low-carbon home.
Career timeline
2021 – Present
Director & Lead Consultant
Thomson and Sons Low Carbon Consulting Firm Ltd
Providing independent consultancy, retrofit advice, and specialist guidance on heat pump suitability, funding options, and low-carbon transitions.
2015 – 2021
Senior Renewable Energy Advisor
Heat Pump Expert Go Ltd
Supported households with system design, feasibility surveys, and MCS compliance for air and ground source heat pumps.
2008 – 2015
Heating and Retrofit Consultant
E.For.Energy Solutions Ltd
Advised clients on heating system upgrades, energy efficiency improvements, and qualification for government-backed eco grants.
2001 – 2008
Domestic Heating Engineer
British Gas and Co
Provided heating installation, servicing, and technical assessments, transitioning into renewable heat technologies.
1997 – 2000
Apprentice Heating Technician
AXA Wealth (Mechanical Services)
Completed practical and technical training in domestic plumbing, heating systems, and energy standards.
Areas of expertise
- Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS)
- Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP)
- Ground Source Heat Pumps (GSHP)
- MCS Installation Standards
- Home Suitability Assessments
- Domestic Heat Loss Calculations
- ECO4 & Local Authority Grants
- EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) Improvements
- Hybrid Heating Systems
- Low-Temperature Heating Design
- Retrofit Funding Eligibility
Our commitment
Every calculator and explanation on this site is cross-referenced against official guidance from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) and Ofgem. Rates, thresholds, and eligibility rules are reviewed whenever government guidance changes.
Disclaimer
checkheatpumpgrant.co.uk provides general information and self-assessment tools. Assessments are illustrative and do not replace an official on-site MCS survey or formal grant application by a registered installer. This is a guide, not a decision. Your installer applies and Ofgem decides.
Check the grant
Use the eligibility checker for the published grant category, or read how the figures are checked.