Am I Eligible for Government Energy Grants?
Government energy grants have strict but wide-ranging criteria to make sure support reaches the households who need it most. You could qualify based on benefits, income, health conditions, property type, or energy efficiency.
Qualifying Benefits
If you or someone in your household receives any of the following, you may qualify for full or part funding under schemes like ECO4 or GBIS:
Universal Credit (UC)
Pension Credit (Guarantee or Savings Credit)
Housing Benefit
Income Support (IS)
Jobseeker’s Allowance (income-based)
Employment and Support Allowance (income-related)
Child Tax Credit
Working Tax Credit
Carer’s Allowance
Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
Income Thresholds
Households with a combined annual income under £31,000 may qualify even if no benefits are claimed. Child Benefit has separate income thresholds which vary by household size, for example, single parents earning under £19,900 with one child may be eligible.
Health Conditions (LA Flex Routes)
Health Conditions (LA Flex Routes)
Under Local Authority Flexible Eligibility (LA Flex), councils can approve funding for households where medical conditions are worsened by cold housing. Common qualifying health issues include:
Respiratory problems (e.g. asthma, COPD, bronchitis)
Cardiovascular conditions (e.g. heart disease, high blood pressure)
Limited mobility or disabilities
Immunosuppression or chronic illness
Property Efficiency (EPC Rating)
Property Efficiency (EPC Rating)
Your home’s energy efficiency plays a major role in grant eligibility:
Properties rated D, E, F or G are classed as inefficient and most likely to qualify.
Some schemes may also accept EPC Band C homes if insulation is lacking or outdated.
Homeownership & Tenancy
Eligibility is not limited to homeowners:
Homeowners qualify directly if they meet the income, benefits, or EPC criteria.
Private tenants can apply with landlord consent for the upgrades.
Landlords may apply for dedicated EPC upgrade funding to ensure their rental homes meet minimum standards and remain compliant with regulations.
Our eligibility checker reviews all these factors and our in house experts will confirm what funding is available for your household.
What Energy Grants Can I Qualify For?
Your eligibility depends on your household circumstances, property type, and energy efficiency, but we review all the main government schemes in one go. You could qualify for: