All UK Energy Grants

8 active schemes worth up to £50,000 per household. Updated regularly.

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InsulationGovernment / Energy SuppliersLive

ECO4 Scheme

£15,000
maximum available

Free insulation, boiler repairs or replacement, and heat pumps for low-income households. Funded by energy suppliers under government obligation.

Benefits Required?
Yes
Who Qualifies?
Owners, Private Renters, Social Renters
How to Apply

Apply directly through your energy supplier or use the government online checker. You must be on qualifying benefits like Universal Credit or Pension Credit.

HeatingGovernment (England only)Live

Boiler Upgrade Scheme

£7,500
maximum available

Get £7,500 off the installed cost of an air source heat pump, or £5,000 off a biomass boiler. Replaces existing gas or oil heating systems.

Benefits Required?
No
Who Qualifies?
Owners
Region
England Only
How to Apply

Your MCS-certified installer applies on your behalf. Get quotes from at least 3 MCS-certified heat pump installers first.

InsulationGovernment (England)Live

Great British Insulation Scheme

£1,500
maximum available

Free or subsidised loft and cavity wall insulation for homes in lower council tax bands with an EPC rating of D or below.

Benefits Required?
No
Who Qualifies?
Owners, Private Renters
Region
England Only
How to Apply

Check eligibility via the government portal using your postcode and EPC rating. Works are carried out by approved installers.

Energy BillsOfgemLive

Warm Home Discount

£150
maximum available

£150 off your electricity bill each winter. Automatically applied if you qualify — no application needed in most cases.

Benefits Required?
Yes
Income Limit
Under £16,967/yr
How to Apply

If you get Pension Credit Guarantee Credit, it's automatic. Others need to apply through their energy supplier each year.

SolarOfgemLive

Smart Export Guarantee (SEG)

£500
maximum available

Get paid for every unit of solar electricity you export back to the grid. Rates vary by supplier — typically 3p–15p per kWh.

Benefits Required?
No
Who Qualifies?
Owners
How to Apply

You need a smart meter and an MCS-certified solar installation. Then apply to your energy supplier for their SEG tariff.

HeatingGovernment (England)Live

Home Upgrade Grant (HUG2)

£10,000
maximum available

Free energy efficiency improvements including insulation, heat pumps, and solar for off-gas-grid homes in England on lower incomes.

Benefits Required?
No
Who Qualifies?
Owners, Private Renters
Income Limit
Under £31,000/yr
Region
England Only
How to Apply

Contact your local council — delivery varies by area. Priority is given to homes not connected to the gas grid.

InsulationLocal AuthorityLive

Local Authority Flex (LA Flex)

£15,000
maximum available

Your local council can refer households for ECO4 funding without needing to be on benefits — based on low income or vulnerability.

Benefits Required?
No
Income Limit
Under £31,000/yr
How to Apply

Contact your local council directly. They assess eligibility and refer you to energy suppliers for free works.

EV ChargingGovernmentLive

EV Chargepoint Grant

£350
maximum available

£350 off the cost of installing a home EV charger. Available for people in flats or rental properties — homeowners with driveways no longer qualify.

Benefits Required?
No
How to Apply

Your OZEV-approved installer applies on your behalf when fitting the charger.

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