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Energy grants in the UK help households make their homes warmer, more efficient and cheaper to run. This hub explains the main routes and helps you check which support may be worth checking for your home.
Common UK schemes include ECO4 (running until December 2026), the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, Warm Homes funding and local authority programmes. The Great British Insulation Scheme closed to new applications on 31 March 2026.
Most major schemes prioritise less efficient homes. EPC D-G properties are usually targeted first because the impact of insulation and heating upgrades is highest there.
Loft, cavity wall and solid wall insulation may be partly or fully funded under ECO4 or Warm Homes routes. The Great British Insulation Scheme closed to new applications on 31 March 2026. Eligibility for active schemes is confirmed by an approved installer and your local authority can refer households under flexible eligibility.
In England and Wales, the Boiler Upgrade Scheme may offer support towards installing an air or ground source heat pump. Scotland has its own routes via Home Energy Scotland.
Direct solar grants are limited but VAT relief on installation and some local authority schemes may help. Watch out for misleading "free solar" advertising.
Many councils run their own funding windows or refer residents into national schemes. Always confirm current availability with your local authority before acting.
Use the free energy grant checker to see which routes may be worth checking based on your home, household and area.
No. All schemes have eligibility criteria and final approval depends on the scheme provider, local authority, installer assessment and property survey.
Not always. Many schemes also accept lower-income households or those with vulnerable occupants under local authority flexible eligibility.
Most schemes are delivered via approved installers or local authorities. You can use the free energy grant checker to see possible routes before applying.
Timeframes vary. A property survey, paperwork checks and installer scheduling can take a few weeks to several months depending on the scheme and demand in your area.
Some measures are fully funded for eligible households. Others, particularly solid wall insulation and some heat pump installs, may require a household contribution.
Sometimes. For example, ECO4 may fund insulation while the Boiler Upgrade Scheme contributes to a heat pump. An installer or retrofit coordinator can advise on combinations.
Use the free energy grant checker to see possible support routes worth checking for your home.
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