Government energy policy is moving fast in 2026. This page tracks every significant change to UK home-energy grants and schemes — updated within 24 hours of any announcement.
We monitor GOV.UK, Ofgem, DESNZ and local authority channels. Every material change is reflected here within 24 hours of publication.
£150 electricity bill discount. Reopens October 2026. Core Group automatic. Full guide →
Previously excluded, residential air-to-air heat pumps now receive £2,500 BUS voucher. Full guide →
Solar PV: 38% of measures. Insulation 24%. Batteries 17%. 10,460 measures across 5,100 homes. WH:LG guide →
First tranche closed 29 July 2026. Another window intended later in 2026. Consumer products follow approvals. Full guide →
No EPC needed for BUS applications from 28 April 2026. Old insulation recommendation rule gone. BUS guide →
Great British Insulation Scheme closed permanently. Not being directly replaced. Schemes overview →
27 August 2026 — WH:LG statistics. Next Warm Homes Local Grant data release. We update same day.
October 2026 — Warm Home Discount reopens. £150 electricity credit for eligible households. Guide →
31 December 2026 — ECO4 closes. No confirmed ECO5 successor. ECO5 — the real facts →