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ECO4 closed March 2026
The fourth Energy Company Obligation closed to new applications. GBIS is the live successor for insulation; BUS continues for heat pumps.
Every UK energy grant in 2026
Government schemes with different eligibility criteria and measures. Here's how they compare.
Closed March 2026
ECO4 scheme
Free insulation, heating upgrades, and renewable energy measures for low-income households across Great Britain. Now closed.
- Eligibility:
- Was £31,000 income or benefits
- Covered:
- Insulation, heating systems, controls
- Where:
- England, Scotland, Wales
Live until 2028
Boiler Upgrade Scheme
Government grants for heat pumps and biomass boilers. No income restrictions — available to all homeowners.
- Eligibility:
- All homeowners — no income test
- Covers:
- Air source, ground source, biomass
- Where:
- England and Wales
Live 2025 scheme
Warm Homes Plan
Comprehensive whole-house energy upgrades including solar panels, heat pumps, insulation, and battery storage.
- Eligibility:
- Income below £36,000, EPC below C
- Covers:
- Solar, heat pumps, insulation, batteries
- Where:
- England
Broad eligibility
Great British Insulation Scheme
Free insulation based on Council Tax band — no benefits required. The broadest eligibility of any current scheme.
- Eligibility:
- Council Tax A–D (England) or benefits
- Covers:
- Cavity, loft, solid wall, underfloor
- Where:
- England, Scotland, Wales
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 (primary) |
| Heat pumps | Yes | Yes (primary) | Yes | No |
| Solar panels | No | No | Yes | No |
| Geography | GB (Eng/Scot/Wales) | England & Wales | England | GB (Eng/Scot/Wales) |
| Status | Closed Mar 2026 | Open until 2028 | Live | Live |
Which grant should you apply for?
Background reference
Previously eligible for ECO4?
ECO4 closed March 2026. The successor routes are GBIS (insulation), BUS (heat pump), and Warm Homes: Local Grant (whole-home).
Read ECO4 background →Heat pump
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 →Insulation
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 →Whole-home retrofit
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:
- ECO4 closed March 2026
- Insulation routes now via GBIS
- Heat pump routes now via BUS
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Check your propertyCan 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.
Allowed
Common combinations
- GBIS insulation + BUS heat pump
- ECO4 measures + BUS heat pump (where ECO4 works were committed)
- ECO Flex insulation + Warm Homes Plan top-up
Not allowed
What you can't do
- Same insulation measure from two schemes
- Two heat pump grants on the same property
- Double-fund loft insulation via GBIS and Warm Homes
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