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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 →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 →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.
