Which grant is right for you?
ECO4 or Warm Homes Local Grant cover cavity wall, loft, and solid wall insulation — often at no cost.
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme offers up to £7,500 for heat pumps. No income test required.
Our free checker matches you with every grant you qualify for in 2 minutes.
England & Wales
The main government schemes available to homeowners and tenants in England and Wales
Warm Homes Plan
The government's flagship scheme providing grants for insulation, heat pumps, and other energy efficiency measures for low-income households.
Boiler Upgrade Scheme
Grants to replace fossil fuel heating with heat pumps or biomass boilers. Available to homeowners in England and Wales.
ECO4 Scheme
Free cavity wall, loft, and solid wall insulation under various government-backed schemes including ECO and Warm Homes Local Grant.
Insulation Grants
Free cavity wall, loft, and solid wall insulation under various government-backed schemes including ECO and Warm Homes Local Grant.
First-Time Buyers
Government grants worth up to £30,000 for first-time buyers to improve energy efficiency — insulation, heat pumps, and more.
Landlord EPC Requirements
Current minimum EPC Band E for rental properties. Band C by 2030 is proposed but not yet confirmed.
Scotland
Scotland runs its own energy efficiency programmes alongside UK-wide schemes. Scottish residents may qualify for both.
Home Energy Scotland
Scotland's energy efficiency programme offering grants up to £7,500 and interest-free loans for insulation, heating, and renewable energy.
Warmer Homes Scotland
Free energy efficiency improvements for Scottish households with income under £36,000 or on qualifying benefits.
Wales
The Welsh Government's Nest scheme provides free improvements alongside UK-wide grants like ECO4 and the Boiler Upgrade Scheme.
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland has its own energy efficiency schemes separate from the rest of the UK.
Quick comparison
| Scheme | Max grant | Income test? | Covers | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warm Homes Plan | £15,000 | Yes | Insulation + heating | Open |
| Boiler Upgrade | £7,500 | No | Heat pumps | Open |
| ECO4 | Varies | Yes | Insulation + heating | Closing Dec 2026 |
| Home Energy Scotland | £7,500 + loan | Varies | All improvements | Open |
| Nest (Wales) | Free | Yes | Insulation + heating | Open |
You may qualify for multiple schemes. Our eligibility checker cross-references all available grants for your property.
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