Solid Wall Insulation Grants
Did you know that solid walls let out twice as much heat as cavity walls. It therefore makes a great deal of sense to insulate them.
Who qualifies for free solar panel grants in the UK
Eligibility for solar panel grants in the UK can vary depending on the specific scheme or incentive. Here are some of the key criteria for different solar panel funding options:
Energy Company Obligation (ECO4)scheme (including LA Flex)
To qualify for a solar panel grant in the UK, eligibility criteria typically include having a household income of £31,000 a year or less, being a homeowner or private tenant, and meeting specific requirements under schemes like the ECO4 scheme.
To be eligible for the ECO4 solar panel grant, your property must have an EPC grade of E, F, or G.
These grants are designed to assist low-income homeowners and tenants in accessing solar panel funding options provided by the UK government.
If you receive any of the following benefits, you could be eligible for ECO4 funding:
- Income-based Jobseekers Allowance (JSA)
- Income-related Employment & Support Allowance (ESA)
- Income Support (IS)
- Universal Credit (UC)
- Housing Benefit
- Working Tax Credit (WTC)
- Child Tax Credits (CTC)
The Child Benefit income threshold to qualify for ECO4 varies depending on how many children you have and whether you’re a single or two-parent household.
Home Upgrade Scheme (HUG2)
To be eligible for the Home Upgrade Grant (HUG), you must meet specific the below criteria:
Means–Tested Benefits or Household Income: You need to either claim one of the listed means-tested benefits or have a household income of £31,000 or less to qualify for funding
Low-Income Household: Eligibility is often based on being a low-income household.
Off the Gas Grid: The scheme targets households that are off the gas grid.
Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) Band: Eligible homes typically have an EPC between bands D and G.
Home Energy Scotland Grant and Loan Scheme
To be eligible for the Home Energy Scotland Grant and Loan, you must meet the following criteria:
Eligibility for Solar Panel Grants:
Homeowners: If you own the property you live in, you are eligible to apply for the grant and loan scheme.
Building Your Own Home: If you’re constructing your own home, you can apply for a loan specifically for renewable systems (such as solar panels), but not for other energy-efficient improvements.