There has never been more government support for home renewable energy. Between the £7,500 BUS heat pump grant, 0% VAT on solar and batteries, ECO4 free installations, and the new Warm Homes Local Grant, many East Anglia households can dramatically reduce their installation costs — or access measures entirely for free.
All Grants at a Glance — 2026
| Scheme | Grant value | Technology | Deadline | Who qualifies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) | £7,500 | Air Source Heat Pump | March 2028 | Owner-occupiers & landlords (not ECO4 homes) |
| 0% VAT — Solar Panels | ~20% saving | Solar PV (all sizes) | Permanent | All UK homes and businesses |
| 0% VAT — Battery Storage | ~20% saving | Battery storage (≥1kWh) | Permanent | All UK homes and businesses |
| ECO4 Scheme | Free measures | Heat pump, solar, insulation | December 2026 | Benefit recipients in EPC D–G homes |
| Warm Homes Local Grant | Up to £15,000 | Multiple (heat pump, insulation, solar) | 2025–2026 (per council) | Income below £36k, EPC D–G |
| OZEV EV Charger Grant | £350 | Home EV charger | Rolling | Renters, flat owners & landlords only |
Grant Deep-Dives
Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS)
£7,500 Deadline: March 20280% VAT — Solar Panels
~20% saving0% VAT — Battery Storage
~20% savingECO4 Scheme
Free measures Deadline: December 2026Warm Homes Local Grant
Up to £15,000 Deadline: 2025–2026 (per council)OZEV EV Charger Grant
£350How Green Hat Handles Grant Applications
You should never need to submit complex paperwork to the government yourself. Green Hat handles every grant application as part of the installation process:
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