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ECO4 closes March 2026
Up to £15,000 in free energy improvements. Check your eligibility before the deadline.
Every UK Energy Grant in 2026
Four government schemes, each with different eligibility criteria and measures. Here's how they compare.
ECO4 Scheme
Free insulation, heating upgrades, and renewable energy measures for low-income households across Great Britain.
Boiler Upgrade Scheme
Government grants for heat pumps and biomass boilers. No income restrictions — available to all homeowners.
Warm Homes Plan
Comprehensive whole-house energy upgrades including solar panels, heat pumps, insulation, and battery storage.
Great British Insulation Scheme
Free insulation based on Council Tax band — no benefits required. The broadest eligibility of any current scheme.
Quick Comparison: Which Grant Is Right for You?
| ECO4 | BUS | Warm Homes | GBIS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum value | £15,000 | £7,500 | £30,000 | Free insulation |
| Income test? | Yes (£31k or benefits) | No | Yes (£36k) | No (CT band route) |
| Insulation | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Heat pumps | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Solar panels | No | No | Yes | No |
| Geography | GB (Eng/Scot/Wales) | England & Wales | England | GB (Eng/Scot/Wales) |
| Status | Closing Mar 2026 | Open until 2028 | Launched Apr 2025 | Open |
Which Grant Should You Apply For?
On a lower income or receiving benefits?
Start with ECO4 — it offers the widest range of free measures including insulation, heating, and controls. But act fast: the scheme closes March 2026.
Check ECO4 eligibility →Want to replace your boiler with a heat pump?
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme has no income restrictions and provides £7,500 towards a heat pump. Available to all homeowners in England and Wales.
Check BUS eligibility →Need insulation? In Council Tax band A-D?
GBIS provides free insulation based on your Council Tax band — no benefits required. The broadest eligibility route for insulation.
Check GBIS eligibility →Want a complete home energy transformation?
The Warm Homes Plan offers up to £30,000 for comprehensive upgrades including solar, heat pumps, batteries, and insulation.
Check Warm Homes Plan eligibility →Check Your Energy Grant Eligibility
Quick eligibility check across all UK energy grant schemes. Find out which grants your property qualifies for.
Key Eligibility Factors:
- Low-income household
- Property EPC rating D-G
- Owner-occupier or private tenant
Get comprehensive property analysis with grant recommendations, savings estimates, and installer connections.
Full Property AnalysisCan You Combine Multiple Grants?
Yes — many households can benefit from more than one scheme. You cannot receive funding for the same measure twice, but different measures can be funded through different programmes.
Common combinations
- GBIS insulation + BUS heat pump
- ECO4 insulation + BUS heat pump
- ECO4 measures + Warm Homes Plan top-up
What you can't do
- Same insulation measure from two schemes
- Two heat pump grants on same property
- Double-fund loft insulation via ECO4 and GBIS
Find Out Which Grants You Qualify For
Tell us about your property and we'll connect you with approved installers who can confirm your eligibility and handle the application process.
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Read guide →Don't Miss Out on Free Energy Improvements
Thousands of UK households qualify for grants they don't know about. Check your eligibility today.