What we do
The UK government runs billions of pounds worth of energy grant schemes every year — ECO4, the Great British Insulation Scheme, the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, Warm Home Discount and more. The problem? The official guidance is dense, the eligibility rules shift constantly, and most people have no idea what they qualify for.
We fix that. Enter your postcode, answer a few questions, and we'll tell you exactly which schemes you're eligible for — and connect you with vetted local installers who can carry out the work, often for free.
- Grant eligibility checks — instant results based on your postcode, benefits, and property type
- Solar panel quotes — compare prices from MCS-certified installers near you
- Heat pump quotes — find certified installers and understand what grant funding you can access
- Insulation guidance — cavity wall, loft, solid wall — what's right for your home and what's free
- Plain-English guides — no jargon, no spin. Just clear information about every scheme, deadline, and eligibility rule
Why we built this
Here's an uncomfortable truth: millions of UK homeowners are sitting on grants they've never claimed. Free boilers. Free insulation. Subsidised solar. Heat pump funding. It's all there — budgeted, allocated, waiting.
But the process to access it? Fragmented across council websites, confusing government portals, and installer sales teams who don't always have your best interests at heart. We've seen people pay thousands for upgrades that should have been free. We've seen legitimate applications fall apart because of one missed form.
So we built one place where you can cut through all of that. Check every grant, compare every option, understand exactly what you're entitled to — without being sold to, confused, or overcharged.
How we make money
Transparency matters. Here's exactly how we fund this:
- Installer referrals: When we connect you with an installer and you proceed, the installer pays us a referral fee. Standard industry practice — it never adds to your cost.
- Affiliate links: Some links are affiliate links. If you switch tariff or buy a product through them, we may earn a small commission.
- We never charge you: Eligibility checks, guides, and quote comparisons are always free.
Our revenue never influences our recommendations. If a grant isn't right for you, we'll say so. If a quote looks high, we'll flag it. We're only useful if you trust us — so we keep it straight.
Our editorial standards
- Accuracy: All grant amounts, eligibility rules, and deadlines verified against official gov.uk sources — updated when schemes change
- Transparency: Affiliate content and sponsored recommendations are clearly labelled — no hidden arrangements
- Independence: Not owned by any energy company, installer network, or government body
- Plain English: If we can't explain something clearly, we rewrite it — no jargon, no acronym soup
- Verifiable: We link to official sources (gov.uk, Ofgem, MCS) on every factual claim — check our work any time
How our information is verified
- Government sources: Scheme values, deadlines, and eligibility rules are checked against GOV.UK, Ofgem, DESNZ, MCS, and official supplier guidance where relevant.
- Monthly review: Priority grant pages are checked for outdated deadlines, broken links, and rule changes.
- Clear independence: Great British Energy is an independent guide. We are not the government-owned Great British Energy at gbe.gov.uk.
- No approval guarantees: Final eligibility is always determined by official scheme rules, accredited installers, suppliers, or local authorities.
Get in touch
Found an error? Got a question we haven't answered? Want to work with us? We're a real team and we read every message.
- Email: info@greatbritishenergy.com
- Response time: Within 24 hours on business days — usually faster