UNITED KINGDOME / AGILITYPR.NEWS / November 19, 2025 / As the UK marks Fuel Poverty Awareness Day 2025, Energy Saving Grants is warning that thousands of households could be missing out on free Government funding to make their homes warmer and more energy efficient. 

According to data by National Energy Action, there were 4.5 million households in fuel poverty in the UK this October. With energy prices still high and winter approaching, many families are struggling to heat their homes - yet vital financial support is going unclaimed because too few people realise they’re eligible.

The organisation says that while many people have heard about energy-efficiency grants, misconceptions are preventing them from applying. Some believe the funding is only for those on benefits, others assume it must be repaid, and many simply don’t know who to contact or where to start. Energy Saving Grants is urging homeowners, landlords and private tenants alike to check their eligibility and take advantage of the genuine, non-repayable funding that is currently available.

The UK Government offers several major schemes, including the ECO funding scheme, which requires energy companies to improve home efficiency; the Local Authority Flexible Eligibility scheme (LA Flex), which lets councils support households based on health or income; and the Great British Insulation Scheme, designed to provide insulation for low-income and energy-inefficient homes.

Importantly, applicants do not always need to be in receipt of benefits. Under the LA Flex scheme, households may qualify if the total household income is below £31,000, or if someone in the home suffers from a long-term health condition made worse by the cold. Available upgrades can include new gas boilers (if the current boiler is over 20 years old), solar panels, air-source heat pumps, electric storage heaters, and loft or wall insulation - all of which can help reduce bills as well as improve comfort year-round.

“These are real Government grants, not loans or gimmicks,” said Andrew Williams, Funding Consultant at Energy Saving Grants. “Far too many people rule themselves out because they think they won’t qualify, or they think these grants are actually some kind of scam. But these grants are genuine, and the criteria are much broader than many realise!”

Energy Saving Grants is calling on households across the country to take action this winter. By checking eligibility and applying for available schemes, families can make their homes warmer, lower their energy bills, and play their part in helping the UK move towards a more energy-efficient future.

For free advice on eligibility and applications, visit Energy Saving Grants' website: https://energysavinggrants.org