Guidance only — not formal advice. This tool is designed to give you a general direction on what may be available. Grant eligibility can depend on many factors including your exact circumstances, local authority, and current funding availability. Always verify directly with the scheme provider or gov.uk before making any decisions or commitments.
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The UK's largest domestic energy efficiency programme. Funds free insulation, boiler replacements, and heat pump upgrades for eligible low-income households. The scheme runs until 31 December 2026 but most funding has been allocated — apply now rather than waiting.
- You receive Universal Credit, Pension Credit, Income Support, JSA, ESA, Housing Benefit, Child Tax Credit or Working Tax Credit
- Your home has an EPC rating of D, E, F or G
- OR your household income is under your council's LA Flex threshold (typically £31,000)
- Your home already has a good EPC rating (A, B or C)
- You are not on benefits and your income is above the LA Flex threshold
Available to ALL homeowners in England and Wales — no means testing. Provides £7,500 towards the cost of replacing a gas, oil, LPG or electric heating system with an air or ground source heat pump. Also £5,000 for biomass boilers in rural areas.
- You own your home in England or Wales
- You are replacing an existing fossil fuel heating system
- You use an MCS-certified installer
- You are a renter
- You are in Scotland (use Home Energy Scotland instead)
- Your property is a new build
Government grant covering 75% of EV charger installation costs, capped at £500 per socket. Increased from £350 to £500 on 1 April 2026. Important: standard homeowners with driveways are NOT eligible — the grant is for renters, flat owners and landlords only.
- You rent your home (any type)
- You own a flat or leasehold property
- You are a landlord installing chargers at rental properties
- You own a house (detached, semi-detached or terraced) with a driveway
- You have already claimed this grant or the previous EVHS scheme
Zero VAT applies to the purchase and installation of solar panels, solar batteries, heat pumps, and insulation. This means you save 20% compared to what you would pay on other home improvements. No application needed — your installer applies the zero rate automatically.
- You are installing any of the qualifying technologies in a UK residential property
- You use a VAT-registered installer
If you have solar panels, every unit of electricity you export back to the grid earns you money. Every major energy supplier is legally required to offer a SEG tariff. Rates vary by supplier — it pays to shop around. No upfront cost, no application — just register with a supplier offering SEG.
- You have MCS-certified solar panels installed
- Your system is under 5MW capacity
- You have a smart meter or are willing to have one installed
A one-off annual discount applied directly to your electricity bill each winter. Most eligible households receive it automatically if they are on Pension Credit. Others may need to apply through their supplier. The scheme has been extended to October 2026.
Scottish residents have access to additional support through Home Energy Scotland. This includes BUS-equivalent grants for heat pumps AND interest-free loans for a wider range of improvements. More generous than the England/Wales equivalent in many cases.
The government has confirmed a £5 billion Warm Homes Fund that will provide low or zero interest loans for solar panels, batteries and heat pumps. Full details including interest rates, loan terms and how to apply are expected to be confirmed later in 2026. Watch this space.
The Warm Homes Local Grant is the main route to free solar panels in 2026. It is delivered by your local council using government funding. Solar panels are the most popular measure (37% of all installations). Eligibility and availability vary significantly by council area — some areas have funding available now, others do not.
- You own or privately rent a home with EPC rating D, E, F or G
- Your household income is under approximately £36,000
- Your local council is participating in the scheme
- Renters need written permission from their landlord
- Not available in all council areas — check your specific council
- Not available to social housing tenants through this route
Not a grant, but a council-endorsed group buying scheme. Households in participating council areas register together and solar providers bid for the group installation. The bulk-buying effect results in 30-40% lower costs than individual quotes. Pre-vetted installers, competitive pricing, backed by your local council.
- Homeowners who want solar but cannot access free grant schemes
- Anyone who wants a trusted, pre-vetted installer at a competitive price
- Areas where Solar Together or Switch Together is active
If you are not on qualifying benefits but have a lower income, your local council may still be able to approve ECO4 funding for you through LA Flex. Each council sets its own income threshold — typically £31,000 to £38,000 depending on area and household size. Worth checking even if you think you do not qualify.
Latest updates — Q2 2026
From 1 April 2026, the OZEV EV chargepoint grant increased from £350 to £500 per socket. The landlord grant also increased to £500 per socket. Workplace Charging Scheme increased from £14,000 to £20,000 per business.
Ofgem guidance confirmed a deadline extension to October 2026 for the Warm Home Discount scheme. Eligible households should ensure they have applied or are registered with their supplier.
ECO4 officially runs until 31 December 2026 but most funding has been delivered. New applications are now very limited. If you think you qualify, apply now through your energy supplier or a registered installer rather than waiting.
The government has confirmed a £5 billion Warm Homes Fund providing low or zero interest loans for solar, batteries and heat pumps. Full application details are expected to be announced later in 2026. ECO4 is being replaced by the Warm Homes Local Grant as the delivery mechanism shifts from supplier obligations to direct government grants.
Zero VAT on qualifying energy-saving installations remains in place until March 2027. If you are planning solar, a heat pump or insulation, scheduling before March 2027 locks in the 20% VAT saving. No application needed — your installer applies it automatically.
All figures correct as of May 2026. Grant schemes can change — always verify current rates and eligibility at gov.uk before making any commitments.