Alongside national schemes such as ECO4 and the Mayor of London Warmer Homes Programme, some London boroughs operate their own local energy-efficiency and fuel poverty programmes.

These local schemes are designed to support residents with reducing energy bills, improving home efficiency and tackling fuel poverty.

Programmes vary by borough and may operate through council climate funds, retrofit projects, carbon offset programmes or local affordability initiatives.

What Support Could Be Available?

Depending on the borough, support may include:

Insulation Improvements

  • Loft insulation
  • Cavity wall insulation
  • Internal wall insulation
  • External wall insulation
  • Floor insulation

Heating Improvements

  • Boiler upgrades
  • First-time central heating systems
  • Heat pumps
  • Smart heating controls
  • Heating efficiency improvements

Renewable Measures

  • Solar photovoltaic (PV) systems
  • Solar thermal systems
  • Draught-proofing measures
  • Affordable warmth improvements

Borough Examples

Examples of London boroughs that have operated energy support programmes include:

  • Camden
  • Enfield
  • Islington
  • Hackney
  • Kensington & Chelsea
  • Ealing
  • Southwark
  • Tower Hamlets

Programmes and funding availability change regularly.

Some borough projects focus on:

  • Low-income households
  • Social housing retrofit projects
  • Community buildings
  • Area-based neighbourhood improvements

Who May Qualify?

Support commonly focuses on:

  • Lower-income households
  • Households receiving qualifying benefits
  • EPC D–G properties
  • Private tenants
  • Owner-occupiers
  • Some social housing residents

Private tenants may require landlord approval before works proceed.

Step By Step – How The Process Works

Step 1 – Contact Your Borough Council

Ask for:

  • Energy team
  • Climate team
  • Sustainability team
  • Retrofit programme team

Step 2 – Check Eligibility

Councils may review:

  • Household income
  • Benefits
  • EPC rating
  • Property type
  • Housing circumstances

Step 3 – Submit Application

Applications may require:

  • Proof of address
  • Income information
  • Benefit evidence
  • Landlord details (if renting)

Step 4 – Home Survey

If suitable:

  • Home assessments arranged
  • Heating and insulation needs reviewed
  • Upgrade opportunities identified

Step 5 – Installation

Approved contractors complete works.

Some borough schemes also combine local funding with:

  • ECO4
  • Warmer Homes Programme
  • Other Government support routes

This can allow larger projects than national funding alone.

Why Borough Schemes Matter

Local programmes can:

  • Top up national grants
  • Address local housing needs
  • Support additional measures
  • Deliver faster area-based improvements

Need Information On Current Grants & Support?

Contact Grants Gateway to discuss local council energy grants and support routes that may apply in your area.

Available support and eligibility requirements can vary depending on borough and individual circumstances.