Connected for Warmth
Connected for warmth is a grant scheme offering free energy-saving measures to homes across the UK, funded by National Grid. The scheme is open to owner-occupiers and private renters, with cooperation from their landlord. They offer fully funded clean heating systems (air source heat pumps), and cavity wall or loft insulation.
You can apply online or call the Connected for Warmth team on 0800 107 8576.
To qualify, you must meet the eligibility requirements below. Properties must also be technically suitable for the insulation measures available. For example, if you live in a flat or in a listed building it may not be possible to treat your home. This will be confirmed via your Energy Performance Certificate (EPC), or the home survey undertaken by Connected for Warmth.
You can find out if there is an EPC for your property on the government website.
Insulation Eligibility Requirements
Connected for Warmth offers fully-funded cavity wall insulation and loft insulation to households throughout the UK. Insulation can help reduce energy use and keep homes warmer for less.
You may be eligible if:
- Your property’s EPC is C, D, E, F or G
- Your property is in Council Tax Band A, B, C or D
Heating Eligibility Requirements
Connected for Warmth offer grant-funded air source heat pumps installations. Heat pumps provide low-carbon central heating.
You may be eligible if:
- Your property’s EPC rating is E, F or G and you heat your home using one of the following:
- electric storage heaters
- room heaters
- open fires
- electric warm air system
- electric underfloor or ceiling heating (not connected to an electric boiler)
- oil boiler (Please note existing Oil or LPG Boilers need to be 5 years old or more, proof required.)
- LPG boiler
- electric boiler
- solid fuel boiler
You will also need to be in receipt of any means-tested benefits below:
- Child benefit
- Child Tax Credit
- Housing Benefit
- Jobseekers Allowance
- Income related Employment and Support Allowance
- Income Support
- Pension Credit Guarantee
- Pensions Credit Savings Credit
- Universal Credit
- Working Tax Credit
If you are on a low income and have a high cost of heating your home, or on a low income and vulnerable to the cold because of age, illness or disability, you may also be eligible.