Energy Efficiency Grants England
What Energy Efficiency Grants Are Available In England?
In support of the drive towards net zero the Government in England provide a number of different grants to help with the cost of installing domestic insulation and energy efficiency measures.
Click on each one to check eligibility and to find out more about the grant and how to apply.
NOTE: These are official Government supported grants only and hence subject to change. See Government website for latest updates.
ECO - Energy Company Obligation
ECO4 aims to provide free energy efficiency measures for vulnerable households in order to improve the energy efficiency and save on heating their home.
It provides eligible customers living in a home with a low EPC rating with a package of free energy-saving measures and heating improvements.
GBIS - Great British Insulation Scheme
Families in lower council tax bands with less energy-efficient homes will be offered vital upgrades – such as roof, loft or cavity wall insulation.
The scheme will also boost help for those on the lowest incomes and extend support to a wider range of households when compared to other schemes.
HUG - Home Upgrade Grant
HUG is focussed on improving the energy efficiency of properties which are off the gas grid and hence don’t have mains-gas heating.
If you own a property that has no access to gas and meets the required criteria you could be eligible for FREE insulation and heating upgrades.
BUS - Boiler Upgrade Scheme
BUS is a Government initiative to encourage people in England and Wales to switch from fossil fuels to more environmentally friendly heating systems.
The scheme provides upfront capital grants of £5000 or £6000 to support property owners to install heating systems such as heat pumps and biomass boilers.
WHLG Warm Homes Local Grant
The Warm Homes:Local Grant provides grant funding via local authorities to improve the energy performance and heating systems of low-income homes in England.
If you meet the criteria you will be able to apply for a grant towards the cost of various energy efficiency measures.
WHSHF Warm Homes Social Housing Fund
The Warm Homes:l Housing Fund (WH:SHF) was previously known as the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF).
It’s a grant for registered social housing providers in England and gives access to Government funding towards making energy efficiency improvements to social housing stock.
Previous Schemes
SHDF - Social Housing Decarb Fund
NOTE: The Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF) has, in 2024, been renamed and rebranded and is now called Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund (WH:SHF).