Current funding options for improvements
Improving the energy efficiency of homes in the UK is not only beneficial for reducing carbon emissions but also for lowering energy bills. Homeowners and landlords have access to various funding options to support the implementation of energy-saving measures. Below is an overview of the primary schemes available.
Many of the schemes are only available to low income households, although landlords should note that in some cases it is the the occupant who is assesssed, not the property owner, so working wiht your tenant may benefit both of you.
1. Warm Home Grant Scheme
Who is it for? Low-income and vulnerable households.
What is available? Grants for heating system upgrades and energy efficiency improvements.
Who runs it? Various local councils and energy charities.
2. Energy Company Obligation (ECO) Scheme
Who is it for? Low-income households and those in fuel poverty.
What is available? Free or subsidised insulation, heating improvements, and energy-saving measures.
Who runs it? The UK Government, funded by large energy suppliers.
3. Boiler Upgrade Scheme
Who is it for? Homeowners and small landlords in England and Wales.
What is available? Grants for replacing fossil fuel boilers with heat pumps or biomass boilers.
Who runs it? The UK Government via Ofgem.
4. Great British Insulation Scheme
Who is it for? Households with low energy efficiency ratings, including those in low-income groups.
What is available? Support for insulation measures like loft and cavity wall insulation.
Who runs it? The UK Government and energy suppliers.
5. Household Support Fund
Who is it for? Low-income households needing urgent financial help.
What is available? Direct financial support, vouchers, and food assistance.
Who runs it? Local councils, funded by the UK Government.
6. Connected For Warmth Scheme
Who is it for? Households on low incomes or those at risk of fuel poverty.
What is available? Free insulation and first-time central heating installations.
Who runs it? Managed by AgilityEco in partnership with energy companies.
7. Home Upgrade Grant (HUG)
Who is it for? Off-grid, low-income households in England.
What is available? Funding for insulation, heating, and renewable energy improvements.
Who runs it? Local authorities with UK Government funding.
8. Warm Homes: Local Grant
Who is it for? Low-income and fuel-poor households, typically through local councils.
What is available? Funding for energy efficiency upgrades and heating improvements.
Who runs it? Local authorities with support from government funding schemes.
For any further information on these schemes don’t hesitate to get in touch.