Grant funding
Energy efficiency funding can be complex, and there is a wide range of options and financial assistance available to both householders and landlords.
We can help you navigate the funding landscape to maximise the money that is available to reduce your energy costs and lower your carbon emissions.
Free energy measures
ECO energy grants are available to households throughout the UK. If anyone in your household receives a qualifying state benefit then you may be able to receive free home insulation and a replacement high efficiency boiler. The eligibility criteria is varied and includes Universal Credit, Working Tax Credits, Child Benefit – plus many others.
ECO Grants
(Scotland, England, Wales)
The Energy Company Obligation (ECO) is a UK government programme that offers grants towards energy efficiency measures such as heating and insulation. Grants are available to homeowners, private landlords and tenants, and social housing providers.
In private housing (owned or rented) to qualify for an ECO grant at least one occupant in the household must receive one of the qualifying benefits below:
- Armed Forces Independence Payment
- Attendance Allowance
- Carer’s Allowance
- Child Benefit
- Constant Attendance Allowance
- Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
- Pension Guarantee Credit
- Income-related Employment & Support Allowance (ESA)
- Income-related Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA)
- Income Support
- Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit
- Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
- Severe Disablement Allowance
- Child Tax Credits
- Working Tax Credits
- Universal Credit
- War Pensions Mobility Supplement
Alternatively, ECO eligibility for private housing may be met through the Local Authority Flexibility (LA Flex) route.
Social housing tenants qualify for ECO grant funding automatically.
Home Energy Scotland Loan
(Scotland)
If you live in Scotland you can get up to £17,500 interest free when you install energy efficiency measures with the Home Energy Scotland loan. This includes up to 40% cashback for some insulation measures and 75% for renewable heating systems.
Green Home Grant
(England)
Under the Green Homes Grant Scheme, homeowners and landlords in England can apply for vouchers worth up to two thirds of the cost of upgrading the energy efficiency of their home. For most people, the maximum contribution will be £5,000. Households on low incomes will be eligible for up to 100% funding, up to a maximum of £10,000.
Private Rented Sector Landlord Loan
(Scotland)
Scottish landlords can get help with energy efficiency home improvements with up to £17,500 with the Private Rented Sector Landlord Loan.
EV Charging
(Scotland, England, Wales)
When installing an Electric Vehicle (EV) charge point at your home you can reduce the cost by up to £350 with an Office for Zero Emission Vehicles grant. If you live in Scotland, you can also receive an additional £300 grant (£400 for remote locations) from the Energy Saving Trust.