Every Energy Grant Available Right Now
The UK government funds multiple energy efficiency programmes. Here's every grant you can access in 2026, who qualifies, and how to apply.
1. ECO4 — The Biggest Scheme
What: Free insulation, boilers, solar panels, heat pumps, and first-time central heating
Who: Households on qualifying benefits with EPC D or below
Worth: Up to £10,000+ in free improvements
Deadline: December 2026
2. Great British Insulation Scheme (GBIS)
What: Free loft and cavity wall insulation
Who: Homes in council tax bands A-D — no benefits required
Worth: Up to £1,800 in free insulation
Deadline: December 2026
3. Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS)
What: £7,500 towards a heat pump
Who: Any homeowner in England or Wales with a valid EPC
Worth: £7,500 grant
Deadline: March 2028
4. Warm Home Discount
What: £150 off your electricity bill each winter
Who: Pension Credit recipients (automatic) + other low-income households
Worth: £150/year
5. Winter Fuel Payment
What: £100-300 annual payment
Who: Pension-age recipients of Pension Credit
Worth: £100-300/year
6. Cold Weather Payment
What: £25 for each 7-day period of very cold weather
Who: Recipients of certain benefits during cold spells
7. Local Council Grants
Many local councils offer additional grants through LA Flex provisions and local energy efficiency programmes. Contact your council's housing or energy team for area-specific grants.
Smart Export Guarantee (SEG)
If you have solar panels, energy companies pay you for excess electricity you export to the grid. Rates vary by supplier — shop around for the best deal.
Which Grants Can You Combine?
You can stack most of these grants. The ideal combination is ECO4 insulation + BUS heat pump + Warm Home Discount + SEG earnings. See our stacking guide →
Check All Your Entitlements
Our eligibility checker tests you against ECO4, GBIS, and BUS simultaneously. 60 seconds, no obligation.