Free Boiler, Insulation & Solar Grants in Durham

Helping Durham residents lower energy bills

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Energy Upgrades installed across Durham

Durham families could get free improvements.

Lowering Durham’s energy bills

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What Grants Are Available To Durham Households?

Boiler Grants

Boiler Grants

Free boilers in Durham if you qualify under the ECO scheme.

Boiler Upgrade Scheme

Insulation Grants

Insulation Grants

Free loft or cavity wall insulation to help reduce bills in Durham with GBIS.

GBIS Scheme

Solar Grants

Solar Grants

Durham homes can get lower energy costs with free solar panels.

ECO4 Scheme

Recent Installations in Durham

Cavity Wall Insulation in Pity Me:
Replaced existing poor quality cavity wall insulation, helping to reduce heat loss.

Free Boiler Upgrade in Carrville:
Helped a family upgrade to an energy-efficient boiler, reducing bills by 40%.

Solar Panels in Nevilles Cross:
Provided a partially funded solar PV system, cutting electricity costs by 50%.

Who Qualifies for Energy Efficiency Grants in Durham?

To qualify, you typically need to meet one or more of these criteria:

Receiving certain benefits

(e.g., Universal Credit, Pension Credit)

17% of households in Durham are workless, an increase on the previous year. (Source)

Households could be eligible for this payment if they are in receipt of benefits including Universal Credit, Pension Credit, and older benefits such as Jobseekers Allowance and Income Support.

Do I Qualify?

Not sure if you qualify for funding? Our quick eligibility checker makes it easy to find out in less than 60 seconds.

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Living in a low-income household

Living in a low-income household or fuel poverty risk area

14,500 households in Durham live in fuel poverty (Source)

Unemployed people are those without jobs who are actively seeking work and available to take up a job. Some jobless people may not seek work or be able to work for various reasons, such as retirement, sickness, or study, and are called "economically inactive".

Do I Qualify?

Not sure if you qualify for funding? Our quick eligibility checker makes it easy to find out in less than 60 seconds.

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Energy Inefficient Homes

Your home is energy inefficient (EPC rating D, E, F, or G)

Nearly 60% of homes in Durham have an EPC rating of D or lower (Source)

Do I Qualify?

Not sure if you qualify for funding? Our quick eligibility checker makes it easy to find out in less than 60 seconds.

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Check if you are eligible for Home Energy Funding

Complete our quick form and choose the scheme you want to apply for. One of our specialists will be in touch within 48 hours to confirm your details and guide you through the next steps.

This quick and easy checker will give you a good idea if you are eligible for one of the latest Government Energy Grants*

Eligibility Questions

Answer the following questions to find out if you are eligible for a Government Energy Grant.

Is your household income below £31,000?

If your gross household income is below £31,000 you can receive certain grants.

Is your home EPC rating D or lower?

If your home is energy inefficient, we can help find you funded energy solutions. Don't know your EPC don't worry we can look that up for you.

Do you have any medical issues?

Certain medical issues will make you eligible for different schemes. We will only ask for more information if we need to.

Do you receive benefits?

Certain benefits will give you access to anything from free insulation, free boiler upgrades or free solar panels.

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How to Apply for Your Grant in Durham

We cover Durham City, County Durham and more..

We provide grant-funded energy solutions across the North East including:  Aykley Heads, Sacriston, Bowburn, Chester-Le-Street, Darlington and Newcastle.

  • 1

    Quick & Easy Application

    The first step is to apply for funding. You can do this below.

  • 2

    Expert Eligibility Check

    Our expert team will check which schemes you are eligible for and verify your details.

  • 3

    Free Home Assessment

    We’ll assess your home for suitable energy upgrades.

  • 4

    Certified Engineer Install

    Our local installers will fit your energy solutions so you can start saving on energy bills.

Apply For Your Boiler, Insulation & Solar Grant

Pick your scheme, fill in your details, and one of the funding team will contact you within 48 hours.

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