- Closed. Ofgem: “This scheme is now closed to new installations.” “The scheme began in April 2023 and ended on 31 March 2026.”1
- The government confirmed: “There will be no extension to the Great British Insulation Scheme”.2
- England: the Warm Homes: Local Grant, for households with income usually £36,000 a year or less.3
- ECO4 can still help in England, Scotland and Wales until 31 December 2026.7
- Last checked: 28 October 2026.
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England: Warm Homes: Local Grant
GOV.UK: “The Warm Homes: Local Grant is only available in England.” “Your household income must usually be £36,000 a year or less.” You may still qualify above that through your postcode or certain benefits.3
The home must be privately owned (by you or your landlord) and have an energy efficiency rating of D, E, F or G.3
GOV.UK: “If you're eligible and your local council has funding available, they will arrange a home survey”. Help depends on your council's funding. Check your eligibility and apply online on GOV.UK.3
Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
Scotland: Warmer Homes Scotland, through Home Energy Scotland, for homeowners and private tenants who meet its criteria. Contact Home Energy Scotland to check.4
Wales: “Nest is a Welsh Government scheme which provides free advice and home improvements to help you save energy and money.”5
Northern Ireland: the Affordable Warmth Scheme, for households that “have a total annual gross income of less than £23,000”.6
Already had work done?
Problems with insulation fitted under the scheme go through Ofgem's Energy Company Obligation complaints process.1
The other supplier scheme: ECO4
ECO4 can still pay for insulation and heating in England, Scotland and Wales until 31 December 2026, through energy suppliers and councils.7