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Energy Grants in Wales

Comprehensive guide to energy efficiency and renewable energy grants available to Welsh households, including both Welsh Government schemes and UK-wide programmes.

£450M
Welsh Government Energy Investment 2025-2026
180,000+
Welsh Homes Eligible for ECO4
£30,000
Maximum Combined Grant Support

Available Grant Schemes in Wales

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Welsh Government Schemes

Nest Scheme

Up to £8,000

Welsh Government's flagship energy efficiency scheme providing free improvements for eligible households.

  • • Means-tested eligibility
  • • Free insulation and heating upgrades
  • • Energy advice and support
  • • Available across Wales

Arbed Scheme

Area-based

Area-based energy efficiency programme targeting communities across Wales with external wall insulation and renewables.

  • • Community-focused approach
  • • External wall insulation priority
  • • Solar panel installations
  • • No upfront costs

Welsh Government Interest-Free Loans

Up to £25,000

Interest-free loans for energy efficiency and renewable energy improvements for Welsh homeowners.

  • • 0% interest rates
  • • Heat pumps and solar panels
  • • Flexible repayment terms
  • • Owner-occupiers only
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UK-Wide Schemes

ECO4 Energy Company Obligation

Up to £15,000

Free energy efficiency improvements funded by major energy companies, available across Wales.

  • • Income £31,000 or below
  • • Benefits recipients priority
  • • Heat pumps and insulation
  • • Works alongside Welsh schemes

Boiler Upgrade Scheme

£7,500

Government grants for air source heat pumps and biomass boilers, available in Wales until March 2026.

  • • £7,500 for heat pumps
  • • £5,000 for biomass boilers
  • • MCS certified installers
  • • No EPC rating requirement

Local Authority FLEX

Council Discretion

Welsh councils can refer vulnerable households for additional ECO4 funding through flexible eligibility.

  • • Council referral required
  • • Vulnerability criteria
  • • Fuel poverty focus
  • • Additional ECO4 funding

Check Your Welsh Grant Eligibility

Find out which schemes you might qualify for based on your circumstances

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North Wales Focus

Rural Energy Schemes

Enhanced support for rural communities in Gwynedd, Anglesey, Conwy, and Denbighshire with off-gas grid priorities.

Welsh Language Services

All Welsh Government schemes offer full Welsh language support and bilingual documentation.

Tourism Sector Support

Special provisions for holiday accommodation and tourism businesses in coastal areas.

Priority Areas Include:
• Gwynedd • Isle of Anglesey • Conwy • Denbighshire • Flintshire • Wrexham

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South Wales Focus

Valleys Regeneration

Targeted investment in former mining communities with enhanced Nest scheme provision and Arbed programmes.

Urban Heat Networks

Large-scale district heating projects in Cardiff, Swansea, and Newport with government backing.

Industrial Decarbonisation

Support for businesses and communities near major industrial sites transitioning to clean energy.

Priority Areas Include:
• Cardiff • Swansea • Newport • Rhondda Cynon Taf • Caerphilly • Bridgend

How to Apply for Welsh Energy Grants

1

Check Eligibility

Use our Welsh eligibility checker or contact Nest directly on 0808 808 2244 for Welsh schemes.

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Choose Your Scheme

Welsh Government schemes often provide better coverage than UK-wide programmes for eligible households.

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Professional Assessment

Qualified assessors will survey your property and recommend the most suitable improvements.

Free Installation

Certified installers complete the work at no cost to eligible households under grant schemes.

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Welsh Government Contacts

Nest Scheme

📞 0808 808 2244 (Free)

🌐 nest.gov.wales

Available in Welsh and English

Energy Saving Trust Wales

📞 0300 123 1234

Free energy advice service

🇬🇧 UK Scheme Contacts

ECO4 Applications

Apply via energy suppliers or

🌐 gov.uk/apply-eco4-scheme

Boiler Upgrade Scheme

Apply through MCS installers or

🌐 gov.uk/apply-boiler-upgrade-scheme

Welsh Success Stories

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Rhondda Valley Project

250 homes received free external wall insulation and solar panels through combined Nest and Arbed funding, reducing energy bills by £800/year average.

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Cardiff Heat Pump Scheme

120 social housing properties upgraded with air source heat pumps using combined ECO4 and Welsh Government funding, achieving 75% carbon reduction.

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Pembrokeshire Rural Initiative

Off-grid communities received heat pumps and battery storage systems, replacing expensive oil heating with renewable alternatives saving £1,200+ annually.

Important: This information covers both Welsh Government schemes and UK-wide programmes available in Wales. Eligibility criteria can vary between schemes and may change. Always verify current requirements with official sources before applying. Welsh Government schemes are managed separately from UK programmes and may have different application processes.