Grants for Greener Homes
The main types of government support for heat pumps, insulation and other energy upgrades, and how to apply.
Several government schemes help homeowners and landlords pay for energy-efficiency improvements. Their names, amounts and eligibility rules change regularly, so use this guide to understand the options, then confirm the details on GOV.UK before you commit.
Help with low-carbon heating
In England and Wales, the Boiler Upgrade Scheme has offered a grant of £7,500 towards replacing a fossil-fuel boiler with an air source or ground source heat pump. Your installer applies for the grant on your behalf and deducts it from your bill, and must be MCS certified.
Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland also run their own support, including Home Energy Scotland in Scotland.
Help with insulation and efficiency
Energy-supplier and government schemes have funded loft, cavity wall and solid wall insulation and heating upgrades, mainly for lower-income households and homes with low EPC ratings. Councils also run local schemes, so check your council’s website as well as GOV.UK.
What usually affects eligibility
- Where you live in the UK
- Your home’s EPC rating, often D to G
- Your household income or benefits
- How the home is currently heated, and whether it is on the gas grid
- Whether you own the home, rent it or let it out
What grants can cover
- Loft, cavity, solid wall and floor insulation
- Air source and ground source heat pumps
- Solar panels and batteries under some schemes
- Heating controls and, occasionally, windows
How to start
- Check your EPC rating on the GOV.UK register
- Use the GOV.UK energy grants checker to see which schemes apply to you
- Get quotes from MCS-certified or TrustMark-registered installers
- Confirm in writing who applies for the grant and how it appears on your invoice
Please noteThis guide is general information, not legal, tax or financial advice. Rules and schemes change, so confirm the current position on GOV.UK or with a qualified professional before making a decision.
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