With energy costs rising, 2025 is a great time to take advantage of available energy grants UK. These schemes help homeowners fund upgrades like insulation, improved heating systems, and low-carbon technologies. Below are the main grants available, how they work, and how Sort a Home can help you apply and complete the work.

1. Great British Insulation Scheme (GBIS)

• What it offers: Free or lower-cost insulation (e.g. loft or cavity wall insulation) for qualifying homes. GOV.UK+2Energy Saving Trust+2

• Eligibility: Homes with an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating from D to G, in council tax bands A–D (in England) or A–E (in Scotland/Wales). Ofgem+1

• How to apply: Submit via the official GOV.UK portal: Apply for support from the Great British Insulation Scheme GOV.UK

• Notes: The scheme runs until March 2026 and complements the ECO4 scheme. GOV.UK+1

2. ECO4 (Energy Company Obligation 4)

• What it offers: Grants from energy suppliers to install energy efficiency measures—insulation, heating control upgrades, low-carbon heating, etc. ECO4+2Eco Energy Services+2

• Eligibility: Typically aimed at households receiving certain benefits or falling into low-income groups. ECO4+2Ecofurb+2

• Apply through: ECO4 is managed via energy suppliers or participating installers under regulatory oversight. ECO4+2Eco Energy Services+2

3. Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS / “Boiler Upgrade Scheme”)

• What it offers: A grant (e.g. up to £7,500) to replace fossil fuel boilers with heat pumps or biomass systems. Home Energy Advice Team+1

• Eligibility: Homeowners or landlords replacing gas, oil, electric or LPG systems. Home Energy Advice Team+1

• More info / apply: Boiler Upgrade Scheme details & guidance Home Energy Advice Team

4. Home Upgrade Grant 2 (HUG 2)

• What it offers: Government-funded grants through local authorities for homes off the gas grid, to upgrade insulation and heating. Project4Renewables+1

• Status note: In many areas, the HUG2 scheme is closed or no longer accepting new applications. Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead+2Energy Advice Helpline+2

• More info: Home Upgrade Grant 2 (HUG 2) overview Project4Renewables

5. Warm Homes: Local Grant

• What it offers: Support for energy efficiency improvements up to £30,000 (insulation, heating upgrades, etc.) for low-income households in eligible areas. The Sun

• Eligibility & details: Incomes below certain thresholds, residing in specified zones, or receiving qualifying benefits. The Sun

How Much You Could Save

• Insulation (loft or cavity wall) can reduce heat loss by 25–35% and cut energy bills substantially. Energy Saving Trust+2MoneySavingExpert.com+2

• Upgrading boilers via the BUS can reduce running costs significantly over time. Home Energy Advice Team+1

How Sort a Home Can Help You with Grants

• We connect you with trusted installers UK who are experienced with grant-funded work.

• You can book & compare professionals online—plumbers, heating engineers, insulation specialists.

• We can guide you through eligibility checks, paperwork, and making sure the work meets scheme standards.

Customer Experiences Across the UK

• “Thanks to the GBIS scheme, our insulation was upgraded in Liverpool without heavy cost. Sort a Home made the process easier.” – Lydia

• “We applied for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme for a heat pump in Bristol. The grant made the upgrade viable.” – Theo

• “Even though HUG2 had closed in our area, Sort a Home found alternative options for insulation.” – Farah

Final Thoughts: Don’t Leave Money on the Table

2025 offers multiple grant schemes that can help you upgrade your home’s energy efficiency without paying full price. Whether it’s insulation, a new heating system, or smarter controls, these grants make the transition easier.

Book Energy Efficiency Upgrades Now

👉 Visit Sort a Home Heating & Insulation Services or Sort a Home Home Renovation Services to schedule a trusted installer and claim the relevant grants today.