There's real money available right now for solar, heat pumps, and insulation. Here are the government-backed schemes you should know about.
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Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS)
£7,500
England & Wales
Up to £7,500 towards an air source or ground source heat pump. If you own your home in England or Wales and you're replacing a gas, oil, or electric heating system, you're likely eligible.
Free insulation, heating upgrades, and solar panels if you're on a low income. Energy suppliers fund the whole thing. Closing December 2026 with no confirmed replacement.
Subsidised cavity wall and loft insulation. This scheme closed on 31 March 2026. If you need insulation help, check ECO4 or the Warm Homes: Local Grant instead.
The government's £13.2 billion umbrella programme for home energy efficiency. Not a single grant, but several sub-schemes including the Warm Homes: Local Grant.
Our eligibility checker cross-references every active scheme against your property details. It takes under 2 minutes, and you'll see exactly what you could get.