Free Government Grants to Replace Storage Heaters

Upgrade Your Heating with a Storage Heater Replacement Grant

Whether you’re a homeowner, tenant, or landlord, you could qualify for a no-cost storage heater upgrade — installed by certified professionals FREE of cost.

✅ Lower Energy Bills with Modern Heating Technology

✅ ECO4-Compliant Installations – No Upfront Payment

This is a government backed scheme    

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What Are Electric Storage Heaters?

What Are Electric Storage Heaters?

Electric storage heaters store thermal energy during off-peak hours (like at night on Economy 7 tariffs) and release heat gradually throughout the day. This makes them ideal for reducing electricity costs, especially when upgraded to smart or high heat retention models.

Qualifying Heater Types for Grant

  • Old or faulty electric storage heaters
  • Economy 7 systems in poor condition
  • Portable heaters and electric fires do not qualify

New Heaters Installed May Include

  • High Heat Retention Storage Heaters (HHRSH)
  • Smart Storage Heaters with programmable thermostats
  • Fan-assisted electric heaters with energy-saving modes

Who Qualifies for a Free Storage Heater Upgrade?

You could be eligible for a storage heater replacement grant if you meet the following:

Property Type

  • Homeowners with an EPC rating of E, F, or G (Band D homes may qualify under the 15% funding cap)
  • Private tenants (with landlord permission)
  • Storage heater grants for landlords are also available to improve rental energy efficiency

Existing Heating System

  • Home uses outdated, faulty, or inefficient electric storage heaters
  • Off-gas homes using electric, coal, oil, or LPG heating may be prioritised

Income or Benefits Criteria

  • Receive one or more of the following:

Universal Credit, Pension Credit (Guarantee or Savings), Income Support, Housing Benefit, Child Tax Credit, Working Tax Credit, Income-based JSA or ESA

Vulnerable & Special Categories    

  • Storage heater grants for pensioners, people over 60, families with children under 5
  • Individuals with disabilities or long-term health issues worsened by cold
Who Qualifies for a Free Storage Heater Upgrade?

How to Apply for Storage Heater Grant

Complete Online Form

Start by filling out our fast and simple online eligibility form. It only takes a minute and helps us determine if you qualify for a free storage heater replacement grant under the ECO4 scheme.

We Handle the Application  

If you qualify, Eltron Energy takes care of the entire grant application process—from paperwork to submission. We ensure everything is accurate so your government grant to replace storage heaters gets approved quickly.

Free Home Survey  

Once pre-approved, we’ll arrange a free energy assessment at your property. Our certified surveyors will check your current heating system and your EPC rating to ensure it meets the criteria for a storage heater upgrade.

Storage Heater Replacement Installation

Our certified installers will visit at a convenient time to carry out the replacement of your old storage heaters. We use only high-quality, ECO4-approved units that are smart, energy-efficient, and designed to lower your bills.

Storage Heater Grants for Pensioners, Landlords, Tenants

Storage heater grants for landlords are available now. If you’re a landlord with tenants in need of heating upgrades, you can apply for a storage heater replacement grant to improve your property’s energy efficiency and tenant satisfaction.

Storage heater grants are also available for:

  • Pensioners – Older homeowners and tenants can qualify for free storage heaters through age-based and benefits-based eligibility.
  • Tenants – Private renters may be eligible with landlord permission. The grant ensures a more comfortable and cost-effective home.
  • Families – Low-income families or those with young children often qualify for full funding for a storage heater upgrade.
Benefits of Replacing Your Old Storage Heaters

Benefits of Replacing Your Old Storage Heaters

Upgrading through a government-funded storage heater grant offers major benefits:

 Financial

  • Slash energy bills by using off-peak tariffs efficiently
  • No upfront costs with 100% grant coverage if eligible

Environmental

  • Reduce carbon emissions and energy waste
  • Comply with EPC and government energy targets

Comfort & Smart Control

  • Enjoy programmable thermostats, zonal heating, and app-based control
  • Faster warm-up and better heat retention throughout the day

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Check if you meet the criteria for income, property EPC rating, and existing heating type using our 60-second eligibility form.

In most ECO4 cases, the grant covers replacement with modern storage heaters, not standard electric radiators. Speak to us about the best options.

Eligibility depends on your income, benefits, current heating system, and EPC rating. Use our 60-second eligibility checker to find out.

High Heat Retention Storage Heaters (HHRSH) and smart storage heaters are considered the most efficient and grant-approved models.

From application to installation, the process usually takes 2–4 weeks, depending on survey availability and approval timelines.

Yes. Storage heater grants for pensioners are available under ECO4. Pension Credit and age-related vulnerability help with qualification.

Yes—if you meet ECO4 requirements, you can receive a storage heater replacement grant to cover the full cost.

Absolutely. New heaters are far more efficient, lower your bills, and give better temperature control.

The cost of replacing storage heaters can be several thousand pounds, but under ECO4, the grant can cover 100% of these costs if eligible.

Typically, your old units will be replaced with high-efficiency storage heaters like HHRSH or smart Economy 7-compatible models.

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