Active Funding Schemes 2026
UK Government Energy Grants & Subsidies
A comprehensive guide to active funding options for UK homeowners. Under the fabric first Warm Homes Plan and the £7,500 BUS grant, switching to clean energy has never been more accessible.
ECO5 / Warm Homes Scheme
Check Warm Homes Eligibility100% Fully Funded Upgrades
A UK-wide scheme targeting properties that suffer from poor thermal envelope designs. Combines solar arrays, heat pumps, and full envelope insulation.
- Eligibility: Property EPC must be D, E, F or G.
- Benefits Test: Universal Credit, Pension Credit, Housing Benefit, Child Benefit (under income brackets).
- Funding: 100% of installation/materials cost covered.
Boiler Upgrade Scheme
Read Heat Pump Guide£7,500 Heat Pump Voucher
UK-wide voucher to help traditional gas/oil boiler users convert their hydronic system to clean Air Source Heat Pumps.
- Eligibility: Open to all homeowners in England and Wales.
- No Means Testing: Grant is NOT based on income or benefit receipt.
- Application: Keson Energy handles submission. Grant is discounted upfront.
Local Authority Referral
Verify LA Flex CriteriaLA Flex Council Support
Enables local councils to refer low income households who do not receive central benefits but are vulnerable to cold or high heating costs.
- Income Bracket: Typically gross household income below £31,000.
- Health Criteria: Support available for residents with chronic illnesses or age vulnerability.
Upcoming Scheme 2027
Enquire for Future FundingClean Heat Consumer Loans
The government is structuring upcoming zero interest and ultra low interest consumer loan schemes to assist self paying properties with retrofits.
- Interest rates subsidized by the National Grid and HMRC.
- Repayments integrated into utility metering billing where possible.