Why energy-saving grant eligibility is stricter than many homeowners expect

Because grant funding is limited and targeted, applications are assessed as a whole rather than on any one criterion. - (Octopus Energy)

Energy-saving grants can sound straightforward on the surface: improve your home, lower your bills, and let a government-backed scheme cover the cost. In reality, eligibility is far more tightly defined than many households expect.

Factors including household income, property type, and the current efficiency rating of your home will affect whether you qualify, as will your current heating type. For example, certain types of gas-heated homes fall outside the rules, and many people only discover this once they start an application.