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Free Energy Grants — Save up to £15,000 on Home Upgrades

Free insulation, heat pumps, and boiler upgrades through UK government grants. Check your eligibility in 2 minutes — no cost, no obligation.

100% Free check
Takes 2 minutes
No obligation
£15bn
Government funding available
£30,000
Grants available up to
18M+
UK homes rated EPC D or below
£295+
Typical savings from wall insulation

How It Works

Three simple steps to find out if you qualify for free energy upgrades

1

Check Your Eligibility

Enter your postcode and answer a few simple questions. We auto-pull your property's EPC rating from official government records.

2

See Your Results

Get a clear breakdown of which government grants you qualify for and how much you could save on energy improvements.

3

Get Your Free Assessment

Connect with approved local installers who can carry out a full assessment and complete the work — all at no cost to you.

Available Grants

Multiple government schemes can help fund your home energy improvements

Warm Homes Plan
Up to £15,000

The government's flagship scheme providing grants for insulation, heat pumps, and other energy efficiency measures for low-income households.

Who's eligible
  • Low-income homeowners
  • Social housing tenants
  • Private renters (with landlord consent)
Learn more about Warm Homes Plan
Boiler Upgrade Scheme
Up to £7,500

Grants to replace fossil fuel heating with heat pumps or biomass boilers. Available to homeowners in England and Wales.

Who's eligible
  • Property owners (England & Wales)
  • Valid EPC (within 10 years)
  • Replacing fossil fuel or electric heating
Learn more about Boiler Upgrade Scheme
Insulation Grants
Up to £15,000

Free cavity wall, loft, and solid wall insulation under various government-backed schemes including ECO and Warm Homes Local Grant.

Who's eligible
  • Homeowners and tenants (landlord consent needed)
  • Properties with poor insulation
  • On qualifying benefits
Learn more about Insulation Grants

The numbers behind the grants

Key figures from official UK government and Energy Saving Trust sources.

5 million

Homes targeted for upgrades by 2030

Source: GOV.UK — Warm Homes Plan
Up to £295/yr

Typical savings from cavity wall insulation

Source: Energy Saving Trust
£15 billion

Government investment in home energy efficiency

Source: GOV.UK — Warm Homes Plan

Savings figures are estimates based on typical UK homes. Actual savings depend on property type, size, and existing insulation.

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Energy grants near you

Every local authority in the UK has its own eligibility criteria for energy grants. We've researched the schemes in your area so you don't have to.

London

Greater London
8.9 million 3.6 million homes

London is home to 3.6 million properties across 33 boroughs.

View London grants

Birmingham

West Midlands
1.17 million 452,000 homes

Birmingham has over 452,000 homes (ONS 2023), making it the largest local authority in England by housing stock. EPC Register data shows 41% of recently assessed Birmingham properties are rated Band D or below — one of the highest rates among major English cities.

View Birmingham grants

Manchester

Greater Manchester
580,000 238,000 homes

Manchester residents can access council-funded insulation and free home energy upgrades through ECO4 and the Warm Homes Local Grant. With over 238,000 homes across Greater Manchester (ONS 2023) and EPC Register data showing 18.

View Manchester grants

Leeds

West Yorkshire
829,000 363,000 homes

Leeds has over 363,000 homes (ONS 2023), making it one of the largest housing markets outside London. EPC Register data shows 29% of recently assessed properties are rated Band D or below.

View Leeds grants

Newcastle

North East England
312,000 130,000 homes

Newcastle upon Tyne has over 132,000 homes (ONS 2023). EPC Register data shows 29% of recently assessed properties are rated Band D or below.

View Newcastle grants

Liverpool

Merseyside
504,000 220,000 homes

Liverpool has over 231,000 homes (ONS 2023) and is one of the highest fuel poverty areas among major English cities. EPC Register data shows 27% of recently assessed Liverpool properties are rated Band D or below.

View Liverpool grants

Don't see your area? Check your eligibility — our tool covers all UK postcodes.