In this article we cover:
- Grants and financial support for homeowners in Cumbria
- Boiler Upgrade Scheme – assistance with installing heat pumps and biomass boilers
- Great British Insulation Scheme – helps eligible households reduce energy bills through insulation improvements
- Warm Homes Local Grant – funding for energy-saving upgrades in both gas and off-grid properties
- Council-backed grants – support for disabled residents and home energy efficiency improvements across Cumbria
Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS)
- Receive up to £7,500 towards the cost of installing a heat pump, or £5,000 for a biomass boiler.
- Aims to help homeowners switch to low-carbon heating solutions.
- Find out more via Cumberland Council Energy Efficiency Schemes page or GOV.UK.
Great British Insulation Scheme (GBIS)
- Offers free or discounted insulation for homes with an EPC rating of D or below, and Council Tax bands A–D.
- Designed to lower energy bills and improve home comfort.
- Find our more via Cumberland Council Energy Efficiency Schemes page and apply: GOV.UK Great British Insulation scheme
Warm Homes: Local Grant
- Provides free energy saving upgrades for low income, mains gas or off grid households.
- Energy performance upgrades: up to £15,000 for insulation, draughtproofing, double/triple glazing, solar PV and battery storage – aiming to reach EPC Band C.
- Low carbon heating: up to £15,000 for air or ground source heat pumps, particularly for off grid homes using oil or coal.
- Find out more: Cumberland Council Warm Homes: Local Grant page or GOV.UK Warm Homes: Local Grant
Energy Company Obligation (ECO4)
- Offers support for insulation and heating upgrades, including boiler and radiator replacements.
- Eligibility: households with income below £31,000, health conditions or EPC ratings of D–G.
- More information: Cumberland Council Energy Company Obligation page.
Disabled Facilities Grant
- Provides financial assistance up to £30,000 for essential adaptations to help residents live independently.
- Eligibility: homeowners or tenants requiring adaptations like stairlifts, level access showers or ramps.
- More information: Cumberland Council Housing Grants page.
This list covers main energy and home improvement grants available in Cumbria. For full details and latest updates, check Cumberland Council.
