Up-to-date information on UK energy efficiency grants and funding in 2026. ECO4, Boiler Upgrade Scheme, Great British Insulation Scheme, and local council grants.
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The Smart Export Guarantee pays you roughly the same as a third of the average annual electricity bill for a typical three-bedroom home, around £180 per year for a 4 kW solar system in 2026. If you have solar panels, the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) is how you get paid for the electricity you don’t […]
The rising number of electric vehicles on UK roads means more drivers need a reliable place to charge at home. For landlords and tenants, the cost of installing a chargepoint can be a significant barrier. Quick Answer The EV chargepoint grant gives landlords and tenants up to £350 off installation costs, covering 75% of the […]
Green mortgages offer a lower interest rate than a standard mortgage, with the average saving reaching £1,200 in the first year according to 2026 lender data. Homeowners are increasingly asking whether a green mortgage could reduce their monthly payments. A green mortgage is a standard home loan that offers a lower interest rate if your […]
Home Energy Scotland grants offer up to £7,500 more than the average GB grant. If you live in Scotland and are looking at upgrading your home’s heating or insulation, you may have heard about the Home Energy Scotland (HES) grant and loan scheme. The funding available in Scotland is significantly higher than the standard support […]
The Welsh Government NEST scheme provides up to £15,000 for energy-efficiency improvements In 2025, the average household in Wales spent £1,350 on heating per year, according to DESNZ’s 2025 Fuel Poverty Report for Wales (DESNZ, 2025). For many, this is a significant drain on already stretched budgets. NEST (Nest Wales) is a Welsh Government-funded scheme […]
The Home Upgrade Grant covers specific energy-efficiency improvements in off-gas homes The Home Upgrade Grant (HUG) is a UK government scheme that helps homeowners who are not connected to the mains gas grid improve their home’s energy efficiency. It is administered by local authorities and funded by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. […]
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme offers a fixed upfront grant of up to £7,500 to help homeowners in England and Wales replace their fossil-fuel heating system with a heat pump. Many homeowners find the application process unclear because it is handled by an installer, not by the homeowner directly. This guide explains exactly how the application […]
The Great British Insulation Scheme caps your upfront cost at roughly £1,200–£1,800 per measure The Great British Insulation Scheme closed on 31 March 2026. It funded insulation measures only and never covered windows or glazing. Households that qualify pay either nothing or a heavily reduced price. The government and energy suppliers cover the rest. Quick […]
You have probably heard that the ECO4 scheme can pay for a new boiler, insulation, or even a heat pump, but working out whether you qualify can feel confusing. This guide cuts through the jargon and gives you the direct eligibility rules, the grant values you can expect, and the exact steps to get started […]
Who Qualifies for a Council Tenant Insulation Grant If you are a council tenant wondering whether you can get free or heavily subsidised insulation, the answer depends on your home’s energy efficiency and your household income. The main route is the Great British Insulation Scheme (GBIS), which is administered by Ofgem and the Department for […]
The £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant is the primary heat pump subsidy in 2026 The Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) provides a flat-rate grant of £7,500 for both air-source and ground-source heat pumps, according to Ofgem’s BUS statistics for Q1 2026 (GOV.UK, 2026). This grant is available to homeowners in England and Wales who replace an […]
More UK households than ever stand to benefit from government energy grants in 2026, yet a significant number of eligible homeowners never claim them, simply because they do not know where to look or assume they will not qualify. The UK’s main energy efficiency programmes have distributed billions of pounds worth of support, and yet […]
The relationship between your home’s energy efficiency and your local council tax bill is one that relatively few UK homeowners think to explore, yet for those in the right local authority area, it can result in a genuine reduction in one of the most unavoidable annual household costs. With energy costs still a significant concern […]
Every year, millions of UK households live in cold, poorly insulated homes that cost far more to heat than they should, not because of personal choice, but because the upfront cost of energy efficiency improvements is simply out of reach. The ECO4 scheme exists specifically to change that. It is one of the most substantial […]
Off-gas-grid homes in England face some of the highest domestic energy costs in the country. Without access to mains gas, millions of households rely on oil, LPG, electric storage heaters, or solid fuel to heat their homes, fuels that are typically more expensive per unit of energy and harder to switch away from without significant […]
Millions of UK homes remain poorly insulated, with draughty lofts, unlined cavity walls, and solid brick walls bleeding heat into the atmosphere year-round. The Great British Insulation Scheme closed on 31 March 2026. It funded insulation measures only and never covered windows or glazing. The Great British Insulation Scheme closed on 31 March 2026. It […]
Government Grants for Home Energy Improvements The UK government offers several grant schemes to help homeowners improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions. Combined, these schemes can fund £10,000-£25,000 of improvements depending on eligibility. Over 3 million UK homes have benefited from government energy efficiency schemes since 2013. Available Grants at a Glance Scheme Maximum […]
The main grants available in 2026 are the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (7,500 pounds for heat pumps), the Great British Insulation Scheme (free or subsidised insulation), ECO4 (energy efficiency measures for low-income homes), and the Home Upgrade Grant (for off-gas-grid properties). Eligibility varies by income, benefits, property type, and location.
Contact an MCS-certified heat pump installer who will apply on your behalf. You need a valid EPC for your property, and the installation must replace an existing fossil fuel heating system. The 7,500 pound voucher is deducted from the installer quote. The scheme is available in England and Wales.
Yes. The ECO4 scheme and Great British Insulation Scheme can provide free cavity wall and loft insulation if you receive qualifying benefits or live in a property in council tax bands A to D. Contact your local council or an ECO installer to check eligibility.
The Energy Company Obligation (ECO) scheme delivered 4.5 million energy-efficiency measures by 2026 If you are looking for help with home energy improvements, you may have come across the terms ECO Plus and ECO Flex. Both are part of the government’s Energy Company Obligation scheme, which requires larger energy suppliers to help households reduce their […]
EPC C Target 2030 When the Requirement Starts and What It Costs If you let a property in England or Wales, you need to know about the new minimum energy efficiency standard coming into force. The government has confirmed that from 2030, all new tenancies must have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C […]
Scotland’s 2026 solar panel grant offers up to £7,500 per household, but eligibility is tighter than many expect Scottish homeowners searching for financial help with solar panels in 2026 are likely to encounter the Home Energy Scotland (HES) grant scheme. This programme provides a fixed contribution toward solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery storage installations, rather […]
Heat pump grants Wales 2026 What you need to know Homeowners in Wales considering replacing their fossil fuel heating system are increasingly looking at heat pumps. The main financial support available is the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS), which offers a fixed grant towards the cost of installation. This article explains the grant amount, eligibility rules, […]
Northern Ireland’s heat pump grant is separate from Great Britain’s scheme If you live in Northern Ireland and are looking into heat pump grants, you need to know that the rules are different from those in England, Wales, and Scotland. The Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) in England and Wales offers £7,500 for air source heat […]
Can you get a grant to replace an oil or LPG boiler? If your home is off the gas grid and you rely on oil, LPG, or electric storage heaters, you might be wondering what financial help is available when your old boiler needs replacing. Government grants for heating systems have changed significantly in recent […]
