Tariffs & Funding for Greenscape Energy Customers

Making the switch to renewable energy is one of the smartest long-term decisions you can make for your home. The good news is that there’s never been a better time to install solar panels, battery storage, air conditioning with heating, or air source heat pumps.

The UK Government and energy companies have introduced a number of schemes and incentives to make these technologies more affordable, whether through funding, tax relief, tariffs, or finance options. These can dramatically reduce the upfront cost of installation and, in many cases, make the system pay for itself over time.

Below, we’ve outlined the main tariffs, funding options, and finance schemes available today, so you know exactly what support is out there, and how it could benefit your home.

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The headline numbers in 2026

Tariffs, grants and finance schemes in 2026
Scheme	Who it is for	What you get
Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS)	Owners replacing fossil fuel heating with an air-to-water heat pump	£7,500 toward an air source or ground source heat pump, £6,000 for shared ground loops, £5,000 for biomass
Air-to-air heat pump grant	Owners installing whole-home AC in heat-pump mode to replace fossil-fuel central heating (single-room installs do not qualify)	£2,500 toward qualifying installs
Warmer Homes scheme	Lower-income households, EPC D-G properties, social housing tenants	Up to 100% funded retrofit (heating + insulation + solar + battery). UK Government successor to ECO4
0% VAT on energy-saving materials	Everyone buying solar, batteries, heat pumps, wind, EV chargers	20% VAT relief on the kit and the labour. Extended to March 2027
Smart Export Guarantee (SEG)	Solar customers	4p to 15p per kWh paid for electricity you export to the grid, including 15p per kWh from EDF Energy
Smart tariffs	Solar + battery, heat pump, EV households	Electricity at 7-13p per kWh in cheap windows (vs 27-30p standard)
Free Commercial Solar (PPA)	Businesses	Zero upfront cost. Electricity at ~50% below grid rates for 10 to 25 years
Capital allowances	Businesses	25% main rate corporation tax relief on the full cost in year one
PSDS / Salix loans	Public sector and schools	Interest-free loans, eligibility-based grants
Consumer finance	All residential customers	Variable finance options over 60-120 months. Annual energy savings often exceed monthly repayments, making the install cash-flow neutral

Funding by product

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Solar panel funding

Smart Export Guarantee (15p/kWh from EDF Energy), 0% VAT, smart tariffs for peak-time export, consumer finance, plus the solar element of the Warmer Homes scheme where eligibility applies.

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Battery storage funding

0% VAT on battery storage (extended through March 2027), smart tariff arbitrage that turns a battery into a money-making asset, consumer finance over 60-120 months, plus battery storage inclusion in the Warmer Homes scheme.

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Heat pump funding

The biggest funding section. Boiler Upgrade Scheme (£7,500 for ASHP), Warmer Homes scheme, 0% VAT, smart tariffs designed for heat pump use (Cosy Octopus), and finance options.

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Air conditioning funding

£2,500 air-to-air heat pump grant for whole-home ATA installs replacing fossil-fuel heating. Plus 0% VAT, smart tariff support and consumer finance for all AC customers, with or without the grant.

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Commercial solar funding

Capital allowances at 25% (corporation tax relief), asset finance, lease, Free Commercial Solar (PPA), plus public sector funding via PSDS and Salix for schools, councils, NHS estates and community buildings.

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Eligibility in 30 seconds

Most customers are eligible for at least three of the schemes listed above, often more. The fastest route to confirming what applies to your specific situation is a 30-minute free survey, where we:

Look at your property
Check your EPC and any existing systems
Confirm what schemes you qualify for
Model the actual savings against your last 12 months of bills
Send a written proposal within 5 working days

ECO4 & LA Flex Funding

The ECO4 scheme (Energy Company Obligation) is the Government’s flagship programme to help households improve energy efficiency and cut bills. The funding is provided directly by energy suppliers such as Octopus Energy and OVO Energy and is designed to cover the cost of renewable energy and insulation upgrades for qualifying households.

Who qualifies?

Homes with low EPC ratings (D, E, F or G).
Households on certain means-tested benefits.
Households on a low-income.

If you don’t tick those boxes, don’t worry. The LA Flex (Local Authority Flexible Eligibility) route allows councils to approve households who wouldn’t normally qualify but are still considered vulnerable or in need. This means that even if you don’t receive benefits, or have a low income, you may still be eligible for support.

LA Flex adds:

Families where someone has a health condition affected by cold or damp.

How much funding could I get?

In some cases, the entire installation; solar panels, heat pumps, and insulation can be covered, with no upfront cost to the homeowner.

Through our partnership with Greenspec Energy, you can check if you’re eligible in just a few minutes.

Check your ECO4 or LA Flex eligibility with Greenspec Energy

Smart Export Guarantee (SEG)

One of the best benefits of installing solar panels is the ability to earn money for the electricity you don’t use. Under the Government-mandated Smart Export Guarantee (SEG), energy suppliers pay households for every unit of electricity exported back to the grid.

How It Works

Your solar panels generate electricity.
You use what you need in your home.
Any excess is exported back to the grid.
Your supplier pays you a set rate for each kWh you export.

What are the rates?

SEG rates vary between suppliers, typically ranging between 5p and 15p per kWh exported. EDF Energy pays 15p per kWh on its SEG tariff, at the top of that range.

Pairing this export rate with battery storage means you can store excess solar energy and sell it back to the grid at that rate, maximising both your savings and your income.

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Example:

Let’s take a typical 4kW solar panel system in the UK, which can generate around 4,000 kWh of electricity per year. If half of that (2,000 kWh) is exported back to the grid, here’s what you could earn:

At 5pper kWhearns£100per year
At 12pper kWhearns£240per year
At 15pper kWh(EDF Energy)earns£300per year

0% VAT on Renewable Installations

To encourage more households to go green, the UK Government has set VAT at 0% on a range of renewable energy technologies. This means you pay no VAT on both the equipment and the installation cost.

This 0% VAT applies to:

Solar panels
Battery storage systems (when fitted with solar)
Air conditioning with heating capability (treated as heat pumps)
Air source heat pumps
This is a straight 20% saving compared to other home improvement projects, instantly lowering the cost of installation.

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Finance Options

Not every household will qualify for grants, but that doesn’t mean renewables are out of reach. With flexible finance options, you can still make the switch without paying everything upfront.

Variable finance options are available with Greenscape Energy.
In many cases, annual savings from solar panels are higher than the repayments, meaning your system can essentially pay for itself.
Transparent terms with no hidden costs.

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Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS)

The Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) is a Government grant designed to encourage homeowners to replace old, inefficient fossil fuel boilers (gas, oil, or LPG) with low-carbon alternatives such as air source heat pumps or ground source heat pumps.

The scheme provides a straightforward, upfront grant that reduces the cost of installing a heat pump and is available to a much wider range of households than other funding methods, making it one of the most accessible renewable energy grants in the UK.

How much is available?

£7,500 towards an air/ground source heat pump installation

Who can apply?

Available to homeowners and small landlords in England and Wales.
Your property must have a valid EPC certificate (Energy Performance Certificate).
No funding is available for new builds, except where the homeowner is building their own property.
Your property should not already have a low-carbon heating system installed.

How It Works

You choose Greenscape Energy as your MCS-accredited installer.
We apply for the grant on your behalf.
The grant value is deducted from your upfront cost; you only pay the remaining balance.

This means a heat pump that might cost £16,000 to install could be reduced to just £8,500 after the BUS grant. Combined with the 0% VAT incentive, the upfront costs are now lower than ever.

Solar Panels

Solar panels are the UK’s most popular renewable energy technology, and for good reason. They cut your electricity bills, protect you from rising energy costs, and reduce your carbon footprint.

Funding and tariff advantages of solar panels:

0% VAT reduces your upfront costs.
Earn regular payments through the Smart Export Guarantee.
May qualify for ECO4 / LA Flex funding, depending on your circumstances. Check Eligibility with Greenspec Energy
Finance options available, with repayments often covered by the savings you make.

With the average UK household using more electricity than ever (thanks to EVs, home working, and heating), solar panels are one of the simplest ways to take control of your energy future.

Battery Storage

A battery system is the perfect partner for solar panels. Instead of sending excess energy straight back to the grid, you can store it and use it when you need it most, such as in the evening when your solar panels aren’t generating.

Benefits of adding battery storage:

Store excess solar energy for night-time use.
Charge at off-peak rates (as low as 8p/kWh with some tariffs) and use during peak times.
Earn money under the SEG by selling stored energy back to the grid.
Benefit from 0% VAT when installed with solar panels.
Finance options available to spread the cost.

Batteries don’t just improve your self-sufficiency, they also increase the overall return on investment of your solar system. With the right tariff, some customers even make a profit by charging cheap and selling high.

Air Conditioning (with Heating)

Modern air conditioning units are far more than a luxury. They can keep your home cool in the summer and act as a highly efficient heating system in winter. Because of this dual function, they qualify for 0% VAT, making them more affordable than ever.

Why consider air conditioning with heating?

Comfortable living all year round.
Lower heating bills compared to traditional systems, up to 80% cheaper to run than mains gas.
Environmentally friendly when paired with renewable electricity.
Finance options available to spread the cost.

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Air Source Heat Pumps

Air source heat pumps (ASHPs) are one of the most efficient ways to heat a home. They work by extracting heat from the outside air and transferring it inside — even in cold weather.

Funding and tariff options for heat pumps:

Eligible for £7,500 boiler upgrade scheme grant.
Eligible for 0% VAT.
May be fully funded through ECO4 or LA Flex if you qualify. Check Eligibility with Greenspec Energy
Drastically reduce your reliance on expensive gas, oil, or LPG heating.

For many households, a heat pump can cut annual heating bills by hundreds of pounds while reducing carbon emissions.

Why Choose Greenscape Energy?

At Greenscape Energy, we’ve been installing renewable technology across Suffolk and East Anglia for over 13 years. With more than 16,000 installations completed, we’re trusted by thousands of local homeowners.

Whether it’s checking your ECO4 funding eligibility, advising on the best SEG tariff, or finding the right finance package, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.

Frequently Asked Questions

01 Do I have to apply for the grants myself?

No. We handle every scheme application end-to-end. You sign your install agreement and we take it from there.

02 Can I combine multiple schemes?

Yes, in most cases. A heat pump install typically combines the BUS grant + 0% VAT + smart tariff + consumer finance. A solar install typically combines 0% VAT + SEG + smart tariff. The product-specific pages above explain the combinations that apply.

03 What if my eligibility status changes?

Most schemes lock in at the point of application. If your circumstances change between proposal and install, we re-check eligibility and adjust the proposal accordingly. The price you sign for is the price you pay.

04 Do you charge for advising on funding?

No. The survey, the proposal, the grant applications, the DNO and MCS paperwork are all included. There is no separate consultancy fee.

05 What if I am not eligible for any of these?

The 0% VAT, the SEG export rates and the consumer finance options apply to virtually every UK homeowner installing renewables. Even without the headline grants, the financial case for solar, battery, heat pump and AC works on bills alone.

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