Free Storage Heater Replacement

What is the electric room heater to electric storage heater replacement grant?

The inefficient room heaters to electric storage heater replacement grant is a part of the government’s Energy Company Obligation which is a UK government energy efficiency scheme to help reduce fuel poverty and carbon emissions for those who are looking to find out what government energy grants are available via said ECO scheme.

How is the Electric Room Heaters to Storage Heater Replacement Grant Calculated?

If you have found out you’re eligible for the energy efficient heaters, you may be wondering how much this storage heater grant is. This is dependent on several factors:

This is all due to the fact that they will be calculating the potential savings that could be made in energy savings. Your grant would be increased by having more efficient modern electric storage heaters installed. The vast majority of homeowners have got their storage heaters installed for free!

Am I eligible for the room heaters to storage heater replacement grant?

Here are the requirements you will need in order to qualify for the UK government grants to have new electric storage heaters installed:

  • You are a home owner or you rent a property from a private landlord (who you will need permission from).
  • Your main source of heating is electricity (such as old storage heaters, electric room heaters, electric panels or radiators)
  • You receive one of the qualifying benefits*


*in some instances, you can still be eligible via the Flexible Eligibility (LA Flex) in the Energy Company Obligation even if you do not claim any benefits from the UK government. We work with many Councils across the UK and can work under LA Flex scheme (see Flexible Eligibility Guidance).

If you do not claim any benefits and your Council does nor participate in LA Flex, but you can finance your home energy efficiency improvements, feel free to get in touch and get a quote. Or you can find out what grants are available if you don’t qualify for ECO.

Check if you qualify for ECO4 or GBIS funding now.