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Cooling-only air conditioning isn't grant-funded in the UK — but heat pumps, which heat and (in some cases) cool your home, often are. Here's what's available in 2026, in plain English.
Not for cooling-only units. The one exception is the new £2,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant for air-to-air heat pumps (which can cool as well as heat). It became law in April 2026, but as of mid-2026 it isn't yet practically claimable — the certification needed by installers is still being finalised. We'll update this page the moment it goes live.
Property owners in England & Wales replacing a fossil-fuel or standard electric heating system (you cannot already have a heat pump). An MCS-certified installer is required and there is one grant per property. The old EPC requirement was removed in April 2026.
How to apply →Northern Ireland has no direct Boiler Upgrade Scheme equivalent. Support is via the Northern Ireland Sustainable Energy Programme (NISEP), delivered by regional scheme managers with income thresholds and waiting lists.
How to apply →Income-tested (household income around £20,000 or below, or on qualifying benefits). Property must be in Wales, EPC E or below (D for households with an eligible health condition). Owner-occupied or privately rented with landlord permission.
How to apply →An umbrella government programme (launched January 2026) rather than a single grant. It includes fully-funded upgrades for low-income households, the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, a new Warm Homes Fund offering low/zero-interest loans, and the Warm Homes: Local Grant delivered by councils.
How to apply →Open to all owner-occupied households in Scotland (no income test for the core grant/loan). Rural and island homes qualify for an extra £1,500.
How to apply →Low-income / fuel-poor households on qualifying benefits, in less efficient homes (EPC D–G for owners; E–G for private tenants). Also reachable via the local authority 'LA Flex' route. Funded by energy suppliers, not government.
How to apply →Answer a few quick questions and we'll tell you which UK grants you're likely to qualify for — then get free quotes from vetted installers in your area.
Kept here for reference — these are no longer accepting new applications.
(Historic) Least energy-efficient homes (broadly EPC D–G), with a share reserved for low-income households.
How to apply →(Historic) Low-income, off-gas-grid homes in England, delivered via local authorities.
How to apply →Not for cooling-only units. Heat pumps — which heat and, in some cases, cool your home — are the main route to a grant. Air-to-air heat pumps (which work much like air conditioning) became eligible for a £2,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant from 28 April 2026, though take-up has been slow while MCS-certified air-to-air products come to market — ask any installer you quote whether they can currently process the voucher.
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme is a flat grant (currently up to £7,500) towards a heat pump, open to most homeowners regardless of income. ECO4 is income/benefits-based and can cover a wider range of measures — insulation as well as heating — often at little or no cost if you qualify.
It depends on the scheme. Most heat pump grants are aimed at homeowners, but some regional and benefits-based schemes (like ECO4) also cover private and social tenants with landlord permission. Check the eligibility section of each scheme above.
Use the free eligibility check below — answer a few questions about your property, heating and benefits status, and we'll tell you which schemes you're likely to qualify for.
Yes — each nation runs its own scheme (Home Energy Scotland, Nest Wales, and NI equivalents) alongside UK-wide options. See the region tag on each scheme above.
Please note: FindMeAircon is not a financial or energy adviser. Grant values and eligibility change often — always confirm the latest details on the official government page linked in each scheme before making any decisions.