Could you get money to make your home cheaper to run?
You might be able to get money from a grant or scheme if you spend a lot on energy because:
- your home lets too much heat out and too much cold in,
- your boiler or heating system is old,
- you do not have heating controls (like thermostatic radiator valves) or,
- your home is not on the mains gas grid.
The money can pay for some or all of the work needed to make your home less costly to heat.
Government-backed schemes for homes that cost a lot to run (energy efficiency schemes)
Energy Company Obligation (ECO4)
Where is the scheme available?
England, Scotland and Wales
Measures included
All or some of the costs towards:
- Boiler repairs and upgrades
- Electric heating repairs and upgrades
- District heating connection
- Heating control upgrades
- Solar panels
- Insulation
- Draught proofing
- Double glazing installation and improvements
Who is eligible?
- Homeowners with EPC rating of D, E, F, or G
- Private renters with EPC rating of E, F or G
- Social Housing tenants with EPC rating of E, F or G
Customers receiving one of the following benefits:
- Income based Jobseekers Allowance
- Income related Employment and Support Allowance
- Income Support
- Pension Credit Guarantee Credit
- Working Tax Credit
- Child Tax Credit
- Universal Credit
- Housing Benefit
- Pension Credit Savings Credit
How to apply
Contact your energy supplier directly if you are a homeowner or private renter.
Contact your local council if you are a social housing tenant to check if they have signed up to the scheme.
The Great British Insulation Scheme
Where is the scheme available?
England, Scotland and Wales
Measures included
All or some of the cost towards:
- Cavity wall insulation
- Solid wall insulation (internal or external)
- Loft insulation
- Flat or pitched roof insulation
- Underfloor insulation
- Solid floor insulation
- Park home insulation
- Room-in-roof insulation
Who is eligible?
Properties with an EPC rating of D, E, F or G
Within Council Tax bands:
- England – A – D
- Scotland and Wales – A – E
How to apply
Check eligibility and apply on gov.uk
You will then be contacted by your energy supplier to arrange an assessment of your property.
Home Upgrade Grant (HUG2)
Where is the scheme available?
England
Measures included
All or some of the costs towards:
- Wall, loft and underfloor insulation
- Air source heat pumps
- Electric radiators
Who is eligible?
Homeowners who live in the property you’re applying for. Who do not use a gas boiler as the home’s main heating system
With an EPC rating of D, E, F or G
You’ll usually need to have a household income of £31,000 a year or less. You might still be eligible even if you earn more than that in some postcode areas.
How to apply
Check your eligibility and apply on gov.uk
Your local council will then contact you within 10 working days
Nest
Where is the scheme available?
Wales
Measures included
All or some of the costs towards:
- Boiler repairs and upgrades
- Insulation
- Solar panels
Who is eligible?
Homeowner or private renter
AND
A member of the household receives means tested benefit AND the EPC rating is E, F or G
OR
A member of the household has a chronic health condition, a low income is received AND the EPC rating is D, E, F or G
How to contact
Call Nest on 0808 808 2244
Home Energy Scotland
Where is the scheme available?
Scotland
Measures included
Expert knowledge and advice on:
- Expert knowledge and advice on:
- Saving energy and keeping warm at home
- Funding options including Scottish Government grants and interest free loans
- Installing renewable energy at home
- Greener travel including electric vehicles and e-bikes
- Cutting water waste
Who is eligible?
Anyone living in Scotland can access Home Energy Scotland free advice and support.
How to contact
Call Home Energy Scotland on 0808 808 2282 or email.
NI Direct
Where is the scheme available?
Northern Ireland
Measures included
Expert knowledge and advice on:
- Advice if you’re struggling to pay your energy bills
- Central heating
- Energy efficiency
- Energy saving grants
- Insulation
- Renewables
Who is eligible?
Anyone living in Northern Ireland can access NI Direct free advice and support
