Warm Homes: Local Grant – Expressions of Interest Open
The Warm Homes: Local Grant provides fully funded energy-efficiency home improvements and low-carbon heating systems worth up to £30,000 for eligible low-income households in England.
The scheme runs from 2025 to March 2028 and is delivered locally by Devon County Council on behalf of North Devon Council. Local delivery is coordinated via Energy Saving Devon, with North Devon applications expected to open in January 2027.
You can register your interest in the scheme and you will be contacted nearer to the open date.
Apply for Warm Homes: Local Grant
ECO4 and ECO4 Local Authority Flex Scheme (Closed)
The Energy Company Obligation scheme closed on 31 March 2026. Customers that are already approved for ECO4 LA Flex but are awaiting installation should contact their installer for an update in the first instance. In the event your installer is unable to proceed you can approach the Council for guidance on next steps available to you.
Please contact us for more information.
For more detailed information about the scheme please read the FAQs for domestic consumers and landlords (ofgem.gov.uk)
For full eligibility criteria please read the current North Devon Council Statement of Intent for ECO4 and Great British Insulation Scheme (PDF, 239KB)
Problems following ECO4 Installations
For complaints relating to the ECO4 installation process or support finding product information, including guarantees you can find further information here: ECO complaints process | Ofgem
If your enquiry relates to a previous installation, warranty, guarantee, consumer protection matter, complaint or certification, you can contact the relevant scheme provider directly.
Boiler Upgrade Scheme: Funding to Install Heat Pumps
Government grants of up to £9,000 available
Most homeowners in England and Wales are eligible for government funding to help cover the cost of installing a heat pump through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme. Most eligible households can receive a grant of £7,500, while from 21st July some homes currently heated by oil/LPG may be eligible for an increased grant of £9,000.
Your installer will apply for the grant on your behalf through Ofgem.
To qualify, you must:
- You own the property — whether it’s your main home or a second property
- You’re replacing an existing fossil fuel heating system — such as gas, oil, electric, or LPG
- Your property has a valid Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)
- The property is located in England and Wales
For more details and to check your eligibility, visit the Government's Energy Efficient Home Webpage
Qualitymark Protection
Insurance Backed Guarantees (IBGs), deposit protection and related enquiries.
HIES Consumer Code
Consumer protection and dispute resolution enquiries.
MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme)
Enquiries relating to MCS certified installations and certification records.
DNO approvals and grid connection enquiries
Customers requiring information regarding G98, G99, DNO approvals, export limitations, connection applications, commissioning approvals or network permissions should contact their local Distribution Network Operator (DNO).
Find your local DNO
https://www.energynetworks.org/
customers/find-my-network-operator
Enter your postcode to identify the electricity network operator responsible for your area and obtain their contact details.
The Great British Insulation Scheme
The Great British Insulation Scheme (GBIS) is now closed.
The government energy efficiency scheme administered by Ofgem ended on 31 March 2026 and is no longer accepting applications.
For support and advice about saving energy or installing low carbon measures and renewables in your home please visit our Energy efficiency grants and loans page