How do home energy grants work in the UK?
An overview of UK schemes that may help with boilers, insulation and energy upgrades.
Read guideCheck possible eligibility for UK home energy support, grants and upgrade options including boilers, insulation, solar panels, heat pumps and energy efficiency improvements.
See whether you may qualify for a boiler grant under current UK schemes.
Start checkCheck possible eligibility under the Energy Company Obligation (ECO4) scheme.
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Start checkIndicative install and running costs for an air source heat pump.
Start checkIdentify upgrades that could improve your property's EPC rating.
Start checkEstimate potential bill savings from energy efficiency upgrades.
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Start checkLong-form, plain-English guides researched for UK readers.
ECO4, GBIS, Boiler Upgrade Scheme, Warm Homes and local authority funding explained. Eligibility, what's covered and how to apply in 2026.
Read guideReal payback periods for UK solar PV in 2026 — install costs, Smart Export Guarantee, batteries, time-of-use tariffs and what to ignore from cold callers.
Read guidePlain-English 2026 guide to the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, heat pump installation costs, running costs vs gas and how to decide if a heat pump suits your home.
Read guideWhat insulation actually saves you money in 2026, costs and savings for loft, cavity wall and solid wall, and which grants apply through ECO4 and GBIS.
Read guideWho qualifies for ECO4 in 2026, what measures are funded (insulation, boilers, heat pumps), the application process and how to avoid rogue installers.
Read guideHow to challenge your UK Council Tax band in 2026 — the neighbour test, the 1991 valuation rule, the VOA process and how to claim backdated refunds.
Read guideWhat free and subsidised insulation funding is available in 2026 under ECO4 and GBIS, who qualifies and how to find a reputable installer.
Read guide12 evidence-based ways to cut UK energy bills in 2026, from smart thermostats to draught-proofing, with realistic savings and payback periods.
Read guideAn overview of UK schemes that may help with boilers, insulation and energy upgrades.
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