Independent UK guidance

Check your home energy options in minutes

Use free UK tools to check possible energy grants, insulation support, EPC improvements, heat pump funding, solar options and ways to reduce your energy bills.

Guidance only. Final eligibility depends on the relevant scheme provider, local authority, installer assessment and property survey.

Start with the free energy grant checker

Answer a few questions about your property, EPC rating, income, heating type and location to see which support routes may be worth checking.

  • Postcode and country aware
  • EPC rating and tenure considered
  • Income, benefits and vulnerability factored in
  • Insulation, heat pump and solar options
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Energy grant checker

See possible support in under 60 seconds

Free, independent and no obligation. Your results show why each scheme may be worth checking.

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Trust and safety

Independent UK guidance you can trust

Energy Checker is an independent guidance website. We help you understand possible UK energy grant routes and home upgrade options, then point you at credible next steps.

  • We are independent
  • We are not a government body
  • We do not approve grants
  • We do not guarantee eligibility
  • We recommend checking installer credentials
  • We explain common scheme routes in plain English

Want help checking your options?

After using the checker, you can choose to request help from a relevant provider. This is optional and does not affect your result.

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Frequently asked questions

What energy grants are available in the UK?

Common UK schemes include ECO4, the Great British Insulation Scheme, the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, Warm Homes routes and country-specific support in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Could I get free insulation?

You may be eligible for free or part-funded insulation under ECO4 or local schemes if your home has a low EPC rating and your household is on a lower income, receives benefits, or includes a vulnerable person. Eligibility is confirmed by an approved installer or your local authority.

What EPC rating do I need for energy grants?

Most major schemes prioritise homes rated D-G. If your EPC is unknown, the checker can still help. A higher rating does not always rule you out, but lower-rated homes are usually targeted first.

Can landlords apply for energy grants?

Landlords may be eligible for schemes such as ECO4 (often via tenant-led routes) and the Boiler Upgrade Scheme. There are conditions and contribution requirements.

Do I need to be on benefits to qualify?

Not always. Many schemes also accept lower-income households or those with vulnerable occupants under local authority flexible eligibility (LA Flex).

Could I qualify for a heat pump grant?

You may be eligible for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme in England and Wales as an owner-occupier or landlord. Scotland has its own Home Energy Scotland Grant and Loan.

Is Energy Checker a government website?

No. Energy Checker is an independent guidance website. We are not a government body and we do not approve grant applications.

Start with a free eligibility check

Answer a few questions and see in under 60 seconds which UK energy grants and schemes you may be eligible for.

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