UK government grants, BUS scheme, and funding guides
The standard Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant stays at £7,500. From 21 July 2026 to 31 March 2027, homes currently heated by oil or LPG get an increased £9,000 grant. Corrected…
10 June 2026
The UK government’s Warm Homes Plan is the biggest energy efficiency programme in British history. Launched in January 2026 with up to £15 billion in funding, it aims to upgrade…
5 June 2026
The ECO4 scheme runs until December 2026, offering fully funded insulation and heating upgrades for eligible UK households. Find out if you qualify through benefits or the ECO4 Flex route,…
11 May 2026
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme 2026 has undergone its biggest overhaul yet. With the EPC requirement scrapped, air-to-air heat pumps now eligible, and a boosted £400M budget, here is everything you…
5 May 2026
Everything you need to know about the Warm Homes Plan 2026 eligibility criteria, including the new Warm Homes Local Grant, updated BUS scheme, and ECO4 extension. Find out if you…
2 May 2026
Understand the EPC rating A-G scale, what an assessor checks, the most impactful upgrades to improve your score, and upcoming UK requirements for landlords.
28 April 2026
Update (June 2026): ECO4 and GBIS both closed to new applications in March 2026. The BUS grant EPC requirement was removed on 28 April 2026. Air-to-air heat pumps now qualify…
23 April 2026
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) is a UK government grant that pays up to £7,500 towards replacing your fossil fuel heating system with a heat pump. It has been running…
18 April 2026 Council tax energy efficiency rebate options explained. Learn which councils offer discounts, how improvements affect your band, the Wales EPC link and how to apply.
16 April 2026 Energy grants leaseholders flats owners can access in 2026. Navigate freeholder consent, Section 20, communal upgrades and how the Warm Homes Plan aims to fix access barriers.
14 April 2026