Funding5 min read
Grants for Greener Homes
The main types of government support for heat pumps, insulation and other energy upgrades, and how to apply.
Green homes
Heating and powering our homes accounts for a large share of the UK’s carbon emissions, and of most households’ bills. Better insulation, efficient heating and lower-carbon materials make a home cheaper to run, more comfortable and more attractive to buyers and tenants.
Where to start
Four first steps
- Check your EPCLook up your home’s Energy Performance Certificate on the GOV.UK register to see its rating and recommended improvements.
- Fix the fabric firstInsulation and draught-proofing usually come before new heating systems, and make them work better.
- Look for grantsGovernment schemes can help with the cost of heat pumps and insulation. Check what you qualify for before you get quotes.
- Use certified installersGrants and export payments usually require an MCS-certified or TrustMark-registered installer.
Guides
Making your home greener
Energy saving5 min read
Insulating Your Home
The main types of insulation, which homes they suit, and what to check before work starts.
Heating & power5 min read
Renewable Energy at Home
Heat pumps, solar panels, batteries and EV chargers: how they work and how to choose an installer.
EPCs4 min read
Energy Performance Certificates
What an EPC tells you, when you need one, and how to improve your rating.
Design4 min read
Working with a Green Architect
How sustainable design keeps running costs and carbon down, and what to ask an architect.
Materials4 min read
Sustainable Building Materials
Lower-impact materials for building and renovating, and how to judge suppliers’ claims.
Everyday3 min read
Greener Living at Home
Simple changes to save energy, water and waste, and how to spot genuine green claims.
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