Available Grants in Royal
Residents in the Royal Borough of Greenwich area can access several government-funded energy efficiency schemes. Here's what's currently available:
ECO4 Scheme
The Energy Company Obligation (ECO4) provides 100% free energy improvements to households receiving qualifying benefits. Measures include loft insulation, cavity wall insulation, solid wall insulation, boiler replacements, solar panels, and air source heat pumps. Your property needs an EPC rating of D, E, F, or G.
Great British Insulation Scheme (GBIS)
The GBIS provides free or heavily subsidised insulation to properties in council tax bands A-D (England). No means test is required — eligibility is based on your property, not your income.
Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS)
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme offers £7,500 towards an air source heat pump or £5,000 towards a ground source heat pump. Available to all homeowners in England and Wales with a valid EPC certificate.
Warm Home Discount
A £150 discount on your electricity bill each winter. Most eligible households receive this automatically.
EPC Ratings in Royal
Based on our analysis of 100 recent EPC assessments in the Royal Borough of Greenwich area:
Rating Distribution
30.0% of assessed properties in this area have an EPC rating of D or below, making them potentially eligible for ECO4 energy improvements. This is around the national average.
Property Types
| Type | Share |
|---|---|
| Flat | 50.0% |
| House | 44.0% |
| Maisonette | 5.0% |
| Bungalow | 1.0% |
LA Flex Eligibility — Royal
Even if you don't receive qualifying benefits, you may still qualify for ECO4 through the Local Authority Flexible Eligibility (LA Flex) route. Each council sets its own criteria.
Royal Borough of Greenwich — LA Flex
Greenwich's Warmer Greenwich programme provides LA Flex referrals alongside free energy advice. Focus on high-rise blocks in Thamesmead and Plumstead.
How to Apply
- Check your eligibility — Enter your postcode above or use our eligibility checker
- Get matched with installers — We'll connect you with TrustMark-registered, PAS 2030/2035-certified installers in Royal
- Free home survey — An assessor visits to evaluate your property and recommend measures
- Installation — Approved contractors carry out the work, usually within 4-8 weeks
📋 Sources & Data
- EPC data sourced from Open EPC Register (DLUHC)
- Ofgem — ECO4 Programme Data
- DESNZ — Household Energy Efficiency Statistics
- LA Flex criteria sourced from Royal Borough of Greenwich published guidance
- Last verified: 4 March 2026