Household Energy Funding Service
Government funded energy support, grants, energy performance certificates (EPCs), energy saving and renewable energy for your home
Introduction
ENERGYFUNDING.ORG.UK is a free online information service and advice resource for UK government funded energy support, grants and help towards making your home more energy efficient.
With different energy schemes available, including ECO, ECO Flex, The Great British Insulation Scheme and more, this service is designed to help you understand about government energy grants, what exactly your household is eligible for — and how to apply.
Quick start
Get started by checking if your household is eligible for government funded energy efficient upgrades.
Government Funded Energy Schemes
As reference, here are the primary energy schemes.
Make your home more energy efficient
There are changes that can be made to your home to make it more energy efficient. This might include adding insulation or installing a more efficient heating system. You might be able to get a grant to help you make improvements.
Find ways to save energy in your home
If you own a property in England or Wales you can get recommendations for home improvements that could make your property cheaper to heat and keep warm.
Follow our tips and advice for quick and easy ways to save energy, lower your bills and reduce your carbon footprint.
Whether you’re a homeowner, a private or social renter, a student, or you live with your parents, there are many things you can do.
Learn more about ways to save energy in your home
Help from your energy supplier: the Energy Company Obligation
You might be able to get help for energy-saving improvements to your home if you either:
- claim certain benefits and live in private housing (for example you own your home or rent from a private landlord)
- live in social housing
You may get help with the cost of:
- insulation work, for example to your loft or cavity walls
- replacing or repairing your boiler - or other upgrades to your heating
Learn more about the Energy Company Obligation (ECO) scheme and how to apply
Apply for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme
Through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, you could get a grant to cover part of the cost of replacing fossil fuel heating systems with a heat pump or biomass boiler. Learn more about the Boiler Upgrade Scheme and how to apply
Apply for support from the Great British Insulation Scheme
You may be able to get free or cheaper insulation to reduce your home’s energy bills.
You might get support if your home:
- has an energy performance certificate (EPC) of D to G
- is in Council Tax bands A-D in England or A-E in Scotland or Wales
Learn more about the Great British Insulation Scheme and how to apply