Find the right route for your household
Grants and funded improvements are different. The best starting point depends on where you live, the work you want to do and your household circumstances. We can explain installation options while the relevant scheme administrator determines eligibility and approval.
Explore my optionsAsk C&T a questionCould your household need funded improvements?
Welsh Government Warm Homes Nest offers free energy advice and may provide funded work for eligible homes.
Visit Nest eligibility guidanceConsidering an air source heat pump?
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme provides support for qualifying heat pump installations, with applications managed by eligible installers.
See grant detailsLooking for funded home improvements?
Warm Homes: Local Grant can support eligible English households through participating local authorities.
Check the official programmeWhat about the Warm Homes Plan?
It is a government policy framework rather than a single grant you can apply for. Details vary by programme and location.
Read the funding overviewFunded Energy Upgrades
Funding and supplier-backed energy improvement programmes may support eligible households. Availability, contribution requirements and the measures offered depend on the scheme, property and assessment.
C&T Group is a TrustMark-certified, PAS 2035 compliant installer. We manage the entire process from eligibility check to installation and aftercare — with clear communication and no jargon at every step.
How Funded Upgrades Work
Eligibility Check
We check whether you qualify based on your circumstances, benefits, and property.
Home Survey
A qualified assessor visits your home to recommend the right package of upgrades.
Installation
Our accredited engineers install everything to the highest standards — tidy, efficient, and fully compliant.
Aftercare
Full handover, system demonstration, and ongoing support. If anything isn’t right, we come back.
Available Schemes
Energy Company Obligation 4
The main government scheme for improving energy efficiency in fuel-poor and low-income households. Covers insulation, heating upgrades, ventilation, and smart controls as part of a whole-dwelling approach.
Who’s Eligible?
- Homeowners or private tenants
- Receiving qualifying benefits (e.g. Universal Credit, Pension Credit, Child Benefit)
- Property with an EPC rating of D, E, F, or G
- Living in the property as your main home
What’s Covered?
- Boiler replacement
- Loft insulation
- Cavity wall insulation
- Smart heating controls
- Ventilation improvements
Boiler Upgrade Scheme
Capital grants for property owners to replace fossil fuel heating with low-carbon alternatives. Primarily aimed at off-gas-grid homes looking to install heat pumps.
Who’s Eligible?
- Property owners (homeowners or landlords)
- Replacing an existing fossil fuel heating system
- Valid EPC with no outstanding recommendations for loft or cavity wall insulation
- Property in England or Wales
What’s Covered?
- Air source heat pump (up to £7,500 grant)
- Ground source heat pump (up to £7,500 grant)
Warm Homes Plan & Welsh Programmes
Welsh Government and local authority programmes designed to help low-income, vulnerable, and fuel-poor households with whole-home energy upgrades. Builds on previous schemes like Nest and Arbed.
Who’s Eligible?
- Low-income or fuel-poor households
- Homeowners and private tenants in Wales
- Properties with poor energy performance
- Vulnerable households (elderly, disabled, families with young children)
What’s Covered?
- Insulation packages
- Heating system upgrades
- Solar PV
- Heat pumps
- Smart controls
Important Things to Know
- •Funding cannot be blended — schemes like ECO4 and BUS cannot be combined for the same measure. We’ll advise on the best route for your situation.
- •Eligibility varies — each scheme has different criteria. We check everything upfront so there are no surprises.
- •TrustMark protection — all funded installations are registered with TrustMark, giving you consumer protection, quality assurance, and access to a complaints resolution service.
- •No pressure, no jargon — we explain everything clearly and only recommend what genuinely suits your home and circumstances.
Check Your Eligibility
Not sure if you qualify? Fill in the form below and our team will check your eligibility and get back to you — no obligation, no pressure.
Upgrade on Your Own Terms
If you’re not eligible for funding, or you’d prefer to move forward now, our C&T Smart Energy division offers the same high-quality installations with finance options.