Renewable Energy Grants UK 2026
Comprehensive guide to government grants, schemes, and financial support for solar panels, heat pumps, and renewable energy across Yorkshire and the UK.
ECO4 Scheme
EPC D-G properties, income under £31k or certain benefits
Free or heavily subsidized solar panels, insulation, and heating upgrades for eligible households.
Boiler Upgrade Scheme
All homeowners replacing fossil fuel heating
Government grant for air source heat pump installation. Applied by installer, deducted from quote.
Smart Export Guarantee
All MCS-certified solar installations
Get paid for excess electricity exported to the grid. Guaranteed income for 20+ years.
0% VAT Solar
All residential solar until 2027
No VAT charged on residential solar panel, battery storage, or heat pump installations until March 2027.
Warm Homes Plan
Expected: low-income households, EPC D-G
Labour's ECO4 successor scheme launching 2026. Largest ever home energy improvement programme. Register your interest now.
Warm Homes Local Grant
Hull & East Riding, income under £36k, EPC D-G
Free solar panels, heat pumps & insulation for Hull households. YEERS is the local delivery partner of E.ON, appointed by Hull City Council.
Free Grant Eligibility Check
Not sure which grants you qualify for? Our team can check your eligibility for all available schemes including ECO4, BUS, local authority support, and more. We handle all applications on your behalf.
Check Your EligibilityUnderstanding Renewable Energy Grants
Who Can Access Grants?
Government renewable energy grants are available to homeowners, landlords, and businesses across the UK. Eligibility varies by scheme, but the key programs include:
- ECO4 Scheme: For households with EPC ratings D-G and income under £31,000 or receiving eligible benefits
- Boiler Upgrade Scheme: Available to all homeowners replacing fossil fuel heating systems
- Smart Export Guarantee: Automatic eligibility for all MCS-certified solar installations
- 0% VAT: Applies to all residential renewable energy installations until March 2027
- Warm Homes Plan: Labour's £13.2bn ECO4 successor expected mid-2026 — register your interest now to be first in line
How We Help
As MCS-certified installers, YEERS handles all grant applications on your behalf. We check your eligibility, prepare documentation, submit applications, and ensure you receive maximum funding. For the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, we deduct the £7,500 grant directly from your quote—you never wait for reimbursement.
Combining Multiple Grants
In many cases, you can combine multiple funding sources. For example, ECO4 recipients can also access the BUS grant for heat pumps, while all installations benefit from 0% VAT and Smart Export Guarantee payments. We advise on the optimal combination for your property and circumstances.
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