Energy Grants and Funding Support in Manchester

What Are Energy Grants and Funding Support Services?

Energy grants and funding support services help homeowners, landlords and housing providers access government funding for insulation, heating upgrades, renewable energy systems and retrofit projects. We help identify suitable schemes, confirm eligibility and manage the application process.

What Government Grants Are Available for Energy Efficiency in Manchester?

ECO4 (Until 31st March 2026)

  • Insulation, heating upgrades, renewables for low-income households
  • 100% funding for eligible households
  • Income-linked (benefits or ECO4 Flex)

Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) (Extended to 2030)

  • £7,500 for air source heat pumps (£9,000 for off-gas)
  • No income limit
  • Open to homeowners and small businesses

ECO4 Flex

  • Local authority-led scheme for low-income households
  • For households not receiving benefits
  • 100% funding for eligible measures
Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF)
  • For social housing providers
  • Wave 2.2: £1.25 billion available
  • Requires PAS 2035 compliance
Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund (WH:SHF)
  • Successor to SHDF with over £1.3 billion allocated
  • For housing associations and local authorities
  • Covers insulation, heating, solar, ventilation
Warm Homes: Local Grant (WH:LG)
  • For low-income homeowners in the private sector
  • Replaces ECO4 Flex (partially) from April 2026
  • Covers insulation, solar, windows, low-carbon heating

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What Measures Are Covered by Each Grant Scheme?

Measure ECO4 BUS SHDF WH:SHF WH:LG
Loft insulation
Cavity wall insulation
Solid wall insulation
Underfloor insulation
First-time central heating
Boiler upgrade
Air source heat pump
Solar panels
Windows
Ventilation

Who Can Apply for Each Grant Scheme?​

Grant Eligibility Checklist

Homeowner, landlord or housing provider

Looking to improve energy efficiency

Interested in insulation, heating or renewable energy

Property located in England

Seeking grant funding or financial support

Contact us for a free assessment to identify the most suitable grant scheme.

ECO4

Homeowners, private tenants (with x), social housing
Income-linked (benefits or ECO4 Flex)

BUS

Homeowners, landlords, self-builders, small businesses
No income limit

ECO4 Flex

Homeowners, landlords, self-builders, small businesses
No income limit

SHDF / WH:SHF

Social housing providers (housing associations, local authorities)
No income criteria for tenants

SHDF / WH:SHF

Social housing providers (housing associations, local authorities)
No income criteria for tenants

WH:LG

Low-income homeowners (private sector)
Income-linked (expected)

Which Grant Is Right for You?

Situation Recommended Grant
Low-income homeowner ECO4
Household not receiving benefits ECO4 Flex
Heat pump installation BUS
Housing association WH:SHF
Social housing retrofit SHDF / WH:SHF
Future low-income funding WH:LG

How Can Compliant Retrofits Help You Access Grants?

Check Eligibility

Free assessment for ECO4, BUS, and other schemes. We check your eligibility before any work starts.

Application Support

Complete grant applications and submission packs:

Retrofit Coordination

PAS 2035 compliant project management (required for ECO4, SHDF, WH:SHF).

Post-Installation Monitoring

Compliance checks required for ECO4 and SHDF funding drawdown.

Why Choose Compliant Retrofits for Grant Support?

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FAQs

Q: Which grant is best for insulation in Manchester?

A: ECO4 (if eligible) provides 100% funding. If not eligible, WH:LG (from April 2026) may cover insulation.

A: BUS provides £7,500 with no income limit. ECO4 also covers heat pumps for eligible households.

A: Yes, but for different measures. For example, ECO4 for insulation + BUS for heat pump. We advise on funding stacking.

A: Contact us for a free eligibility check. We will assess your circumstances and advise on the best scheme.

A: For ECO4 and BUS, our fees are covered by the grant (no cost to you). For other schemes, we charge a fixed fee (quoted upfront).