In this article we cover:
- Grants and funding available to West Berkshire homeowners building or renovating
- Boiler Upgrade Scheme: support for installing heat pumps and biomass boilers
- Great British Insulation Scheme: help to lower energy bills for eligible households
- Warm Homes Local Grant: energy-saving improvements for both gas and off-grid homes
- Council-backed grants for vulnerable residents and home energy upgrades in West Berkshire
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 and apply through the GOV.UK Boiler Upgrade Scheme.
- More information from GOV.UK Boiler Upgrade Scheme
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: West Berkshire Council Energy Efficiency Support page
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.
- Check your eligibility and apply via the GOV.UK Warm Homes: Local Grant scheme
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: West Berkshire Council Energy Efficiency Support 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: West Berkshire Council Disabled Facilities Grants page.
For the most up-to-date information and to explore all available options, visit the West Berkshire Council website. Please note that this list is not exhaustive, and additional programmes may be available through local councils or other organisations.
