Energy Grants in Hackney

Energy Grants & Fuel Poverty in Hackney

Hackney exemplifies inner London's energy paradox. The borough contains both some of London's most energy-hungry Victorian terraces and some of the capital's best-performing new-build flats. Large council estates undergoing regeneration, like Woodberry Down, are achieving EPC A ratings, while unrenovated Victorian properties in Dalston, Stoke Newington, and Clapton remain at EPC D-E. ECO4 funding bridges this gap for owner-occupiers and private renters who cannot access council retrofit programmes.

Hackney's municipal energy company, Hackney Light & Power, is unique among London boroughs. Established in 2020, it delivers energy advice alongside LA Flex referrals, creating a single point of contact for residents concerned about energy costs. The company's 14 community energy advisors, based in libraries and community centres across the borough, identified 780 ECO4-eligible households in 2026 alone — many of whom had never engaged with government energy programmes before.

Hackney is one of only two London boroughs with its own municipal energy company (Hackney Light & Power), enabling integrated energy advice and ECO4 delivery.

How ECO4 Is Delivered in Hackney

The borough's private rented sector — comprising over 30% of all housing — presents particular challenges for ECO4 delivery. Many landlords are reluctant to allow insulation works that require access during tenancies. Hackney's enforcement-led approach uses its mandatory licensing scheme for HMOs to require minimum EPC standards, creating a regulatory incentive for landlords to accept ECO4 improvements. Since implementing this policy, PRS ECO4 installations in Hackney have increased by 45%.

Available Grants in Hackney

Residents in the London Borough of Hackney area can access several government-funded energy efficiency schemes:

ECO4 Scheme

The ECO4 provides 100% free energy improvements to qualifying households. In Hackney, 2,180 measures installed to date. Most common: Loft insulation (28%).

Great British Insulation Scheme (GBIS)

The GBIS provides free or subsidised insulation to properties in council tax bands A-D. No means test required.

Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS)

£7,500 towards an air source heat pump or £5,000 towards ground source. Available to all homeowners with a valid EPC.

Warm Home Discount

£150 discount on your electricity bill each winter.

EPC Ratings in Hackney

Analysis of 94,800 EPC certificates in Hackney:

47% of properties rated D-G — around the national average. Fuel poverty: 14.1% (16,700 households), above the national average of 13.1%.

Housing Stock

118,200 households. Common construction: Victorian terraces and post-war tower blocks, average build year 1938.

Most Common ECO4 Measures

2,180 installations to date:

• Internal wall insulation
• Loft insulation
• Boiler replacement
• Draught-proofing

Average annual saving: £560

LA Flex Eligibility — Hackney

Local Installers

37 TrustMark-registered and 12 MCS-certified installers serving Hackney. Key areas: Dalston, Stoke Newington, Clapton, Homerton, Hackney Wick

Hackney Energy Strategy

Climate Action Plan targets net zero by 2040. Borough-wide district heating expansion connecting council estates.

How to Apply

1. Check eligibility — use our checker
2. Get matched with TrustMark installers in Hackney
3. Free survey — assessor recommends measures
4. Installation — at no cost, usually 4-8 weeks

Contact London Borough of Hackney: https://hackney.gov.uk/energy-efficiency or 020 8356 3000

FAQs — Hackney