UK Energy Grant
Nest (Warm Homes Wales)
Wales' national fuel-poverty scheme offers free energy-efficiency upgrades — including insulation and heating systems — to eligible Welsh households.
Overview
What is the Nest?
The Nest (Warm Homes Wales) is administered by Welsh Government / Warm Wales and available to eligible properties in Wales. It is designed to help homeowners reduce the upfront cost of installing low-carbon energy systems and improvements — contributing to the UK's net-zero targets while lowering household energy bills.
This scheme supports installations including Air Source Heat Pump, Solar PV.
Eligibility
Am I eligible?
- You live in Wales and own or privately rent your home.
- Your home has a poor energy-efficiency rating (EPC band E, F or G).
- You or someone in your household receives a means-tested benefit or has a qualifying health condition.
- Private-sector tenants must have landlord consent for any works.
Not sure if you qualify? A free home assessment from one of our MCS-certified installers will confirm your eligibility and identify every grant you can access.
Process
How it works
- 1
Apply via the Nest helpline or website — a trained adviser assesses your situation at no cost.
- 2
A surveyor visits your property to assess what improvements can be made.
- 3
Approved measures are installed free of charge by approved contractors.
- 4
All works meet Welsh Government quality standards and come with guarantees.
Covered upgrades
