{"schema_version":"2026-06-12","source":"https://vettedhome.co.uk","license":"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/","count":12,"topics":[{"slug":"solar-panel-installation-cost","tier":"energy","group":"solar","name":"Solar panel installation and cost","heading":"Solar panel installation and cost in the UK (2026)","summary":"Solar panel installation fits photovoltaic panels to your roof to generate electricity from daylight. In the UK, qualifying solar panels carry 0 percent VAT until 31 March 2027. Costs vary by roof size, panel count and access, so the sensible step is to get quotes from MCS-certified installers rather than rely on a single headline figure.","url":"https://vettedhome.co.uk/energy/solar-panel-installation-cost/","sources":[{"name":"Energy Saving Trust: Solar panels","url":"https://energysavingtrust.org.uk/advice/solar-panels/"},{"name":"gov.uk: VAT on energy-saving materials (Notice 708/6)","url":"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/vat-on-energy-saving-materials-and-heating-equipment-notice-7086"},{"name":"Ofgem: Smart Export Guarantee","url":"https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/environmental-and-social-schemes/smart-export-guarantee-seg"},{"name":"MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme)","url":"https://mcscertified.com/"}]},{"slug":"solar-panel-grants-2026","tier":"energy","group":"solar","name":"Solar panel grants 2026","heading":"Solar panel grants in 2026: do you qualify and how to claim","summary":"There is no single nationwide cash grant that pays for solar panels for every household in 2026. Instead, qualifying solar carries 0 percent VAT until 31 March 2027, lower-income homes may get help through ECO4 (running to 31 December 2026), and the Smart Export Guarantee pays you for exported power. The Great British Insulation Scheme closed on 31 March 2026 and is no longer accepting applications.","url":"https://vettedhome.co.uk/energy/solar-panel-grants-2026/","sources":[{"name":"gov.uk: VAT on energy-saving materials (Notice 708/6)","url":"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/vat-on-energy-saving-materials-and-heating-equipment-notice-7086"},{"name":"Ofgem: Energy Company Obligation (ECO4)","url":"https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/environmental-and-social-schemes/energy-company-obligation-eco"},{"name":"Ofgem: Great British Insulation Scheme","url":"https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/environmental-and-social-schemes/great-british-insulation-scheme-gbis"},{"name":"Ofgem: Smart Export Guarantee","url":"https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/environmental-and-social-schemes/smart-export-guarantee-seg"},{"name":"TrustMark","url":"https://www.trustmark.org.uk/"}]},{"slug":"is-solar-worth-it-uk","tier":"energy","group":"solar","name":"Is solar worth it in the UK?","heading":"Is solar worth it in the UK? An honest 2026 guide","summary":"Solar is usually worth it in the UK when you own a reasonably unshaded roof, use a fair amount of electricity during daylight, and plan to stay in the home for years. The 0 percent VAT window to 31 March 2027 and payment for exported electricity improve the case. It is weaker on heavily shaded or very small roofs.","url":"https://vettedhome.co.uk/energy/is-solar-worth-it-uk/","sources":[{"name":"Energy Saving Trust: Solar panels","url":"https://energysavingtrust.org.uk/advice/solar-panels/"},{"name":"gov.uk: VAT on energy-saving materials (Notice 708/6)","url":"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/vat-on-energy-saving-materials-and-heating-equipment-notice-7086"},{"name":"Ofgem: Smart Export Guarantee","url":"https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/environmental-and-social-schemes/smart-export-guarantee-seg"},{"name":"Energy Saving Trust: Home energy storage","url":"https://energysavingtrust.org.uk/advice/should-i-get-a-battery-storage-system/"}]},{"slug":"air-source-heat-pump-cost","tier":"energy","group":"heatpump","name":"Air source heat pump cost and the 7,500 pound grant","heading":"Air source heat pump cost and the 7,500 pound BUS grant (2026)","summary":"An air source heat pump extracts heat from outside air to warm your home and water. In England and Wales the Boiler Upgrade Scheme gives 7,500 pounds towards the cost, and qualifying heat pumps carry 0 percent VAT until 31 March 2027. Final cost depends on your home, so get quotes from MCS-certified installers.","url":"https://vettedhome.co.uk/energy/air-source-heat-pump-cost/","sources":[{"name":"gov.uk: Boiler Upgrade Scheme","url":"https://www.gov.uk/apply-boiler-upgrade-scheme"},{"name":"gov.uk: VAT on energy-saving materials (Notice 708/6)","url":"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/vat-on-energy-saving-materials-and-heating-equipment-notice-7086"},{"name":"Energy Saving Trust: Air source heat pumps","url":"https://energysavingtrust.org.uk/advice/air-source-heat-pumps/"},{"name":"MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme)","url":"https://mcscertified.com/"}]},{"slug":"heat-pump-vs-gas-boiler","tier":"energy","group":"heatpump","name":"Heat pump vs gas boiler","heading":"Heat pump vs gas boiler: which is right for your home?","summary":"A gas boiler is cheaper to fit and familiar, while a heat pump costs more upfront but is lower-carbon and is supported by the 7,500 pound Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant in England and Wales. A heat pump suits a reasonably insulated home; a boiler may still suit homes not yet ready to switch.","url":"https://vettedhome.co.uk/energy/heat-pump-vs-gas-boiler/","sources":[{"name":"gov.uk: Boiler Upgrade Scheme","url":"https://www.gov.uk/apply-boiler-upgrade-scheme"},{"name":"gov.uk: VAT on energy-saving materials (Notice 708/6)","url":"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/vat-on-energy-saving-materials-and-heating-equipment-notice-7086"},{"name":"Energy Saving Trust: Air source heat pumps","url":"https://energysavingtrust.org.uk/advice/air-source-heat-pumps/"},{"name":"MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme)","url":"https://mcscertified.com/"}]},{"slug":"home-battery-storage-cost","tier":"energy","group":"battery","name":"Home battery storage cost and is it worth it","heading":"Home battery storage: cost and is it worth it in 2026","summary":"A home battery stores electricity, usually from solar panels or cheap off-peak grid power, to use later instead of buying at peak rates. Qualifying batteries carry 0 percent VAT until 31 March 2027. Whether it is worth it depends on your solar generation, tariff and how much electricity you use in the evening.","url":"https://vettedhome.co.uk/energy/home-battery-storage-cost/","sources":[{"name":"Energy Saving Trust: Home energy storage","url":"https://energysavingtrust.org.uk/advice/should-i-get-a-battery-storage-system/"},{"name":"gov.uk: VAT on energy-saving materials (Notice 708/6)","url":"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/vat-on-energy-saving-materials-and-heating-equipment-notice-7086"},{"name":"MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme)","url":"https://mcscertified.com/"}]},{"slug":"loft-insulation-cost-grants","tier":"energy","group":"insulation","name":"Loft insulation cost and ECO4 grants","heading":"Loft insulation: cost and ECO4 grants (2026)","summary":"Loft insulation slows heat escaping through your roof and is one of the cheapest energy upgrades. Eligible households may get it funded through ECO4, which runs to 31 December 2026. The Great British Insulation Scheme closed on 31 March 2026 and is no longer taking applications. The Energy Saving Trust recommends a depth of 270mm of mineral wool. Get a quote, or check grant eligibility first.","url":"https://vettedhome.co.uk/energy/loft-insulation-cost-grants/","sources":[{"name":"Energy Saving Trust: Roof and loft insulation","url":"https://energysavingtrust.org.uk/advice/roof-and-loft-insulation/"},{"name":"Ofgem: Energy Company Obligation (ECO4)","url":"https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/environmental-and-social-schemes/energy-company-obligation-eco"},{"name":"Ofgem: Great British Insulation Scheme","url":"https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/environmental-and-social-schemes/great-british-insulation-scheme-gbis"},{"name":"TrustMark","url":"https://www.trustmark.org.uk/"}]},{"slug":"wall-insulation-cost-grants","tier":"energy","group":"insulation","name":"Cavity and external wall insulation","heading":"Cavity and external wall insulation: cost and grants","summary":"Cavity wall insulation fills the gap between two layers of an external wall, while external wall insulation adds a layer to solid walls that have no cavity. Both cut heat loss. Eligible households may get help through ECO4, which runs to 31 December 2026. The Great British Insulation Scheme closed on 31 March 2026 and is no longer taking applications. Which suits you depends on your wall type.","url":"https://vettedhome.co.uk/energy/wall-insulation-cost-grants/","sources":[{"name":"Energy Saving Trust: Cavity wall insulation","url":"https://energysavingtrust.org.uk/advice/cavity-wall-insulation/"},{"name":"Energy Saving Trust: Solid wall insulation","url":"https://energysavingtrust.org.uk/advice/solid-wall-insulation/"},{"name":"Ofgem: Energy Company Obligation (ECO4)","url":"https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/environmental-and-social-schemes/energy-company-obligation-eco"},{"name":"Ofgem: Great British Insulation Scheme","url":"https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/environmental-and-social-schemes/great-british-insulation-scheme-gbis"},{"name":"TrustMark","url":"https://www.trustmark.org.uk/"}]},{"slug":"energy-grants-2026-explained","tier":"energy","group":"grants","name":"2026 energy grants explained","heading":"UK energy grants in 2026 explained: BUS, ECO4, GBIS and 0% VAT","summary":"The main UK energy support in 2026 is the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (7,500 pounds for a heat pump, rising to 9,000 pounds off the gas grid), means-tested ECO4 funding, and 0 percent VAT on qualifying energy-saving materials until 31 March 2027. The Great British Insulation Scheme closed on 31 March 2026 and is not accepting new applications. This guide explains which applies to you and how to claim.","url":"https://vettedhome.co.uk/energy/energy-grants-2026-explained/","sources":[{"name":"gov.uk: Boiler Upgrade Scheme","url":"https://www.gov.uk/apply-boiler-upgrade-scheme"},{"name":"gov.uk: VAT on energy-saving materials (Notice 708/6)","url":"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/vat-on-energy-saving-materials-and-heating-equipment-notice-7086"},{"name":"Ofgem: Energy Company Obligation (ECO4)","url":"https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/environmental-and-social-schemes/energy-company-obligation-eco"},{"name":"Ofgem: Great British Insulation Scheme","url":"https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/environmental-and-social-schemes/great-british-insulation-scheme-gbis"},{"name":"Ofgem: Smart Export Guarantee","url":"https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/environmental-and-social-schemes/smart-export-guarantee-seg"},{"name":"TrustMark","url":"https://www.trustmark.org.uk/"}]},{"slug":"eco4-explained","tier":"energy","group":"grants","name":"ECO4 explained","heading":"ECO4 explained: who can get help and when it ends","summary":"ECO4 is a government energy efficiency scheme in Great Britain for low-income and fuel-poor households. It applies to measures installed from 1 April 2022 and runs until 31 December 2026, following a nine-month extension. You apply through your local council or an energy supplier, not through VettedHome.","url":"https://vettedhome.co.uk/energy/eco4-explained/","sources":[{"name":"Ofgem: Energy Company Obligation (ECO4)","url":"https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/environmental-and-social-schemes/energy-company-obligation-eco"},{"name":"gov.uk: Help from your energy supplier: the Energy Company Obligation","url":"https://www.gov.uk/energy-company-obligation"},{"name":"TrustMark","url":"https://www.trustmark.org.uk/"}]},{"slug":"find-mcs-certified-installer","tier":"energy","group":"grants","name":"Find an MCS-certified installer","heading":"How to find a certified, local energy installer","summary":"For grant-eligible energy work you generally need a certified installer: MCS for solar, heat pumps and batteries, OZEV approval for EV chargers, and TrustMark registration for government-funded measures. This guide explains which accreditation each job needs and the checks to make before you commit.","url":"https://vettedhome.co.uk/energy/find-mcs-certified-installer/","sources":[{"name":"MCS: Find an installer","url":"https://mcscertified.com/find-an-installer/"},{"name":"MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme)","url":"https://mcscertified.com/"},{"name":"gov.uk: EV chargepoint grant for households","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/government-grants-for-low-emission-vehicles"},{"name":"TrustMark","url":"https://www.trustmark.org.uk/"}]},{"slug":"ev-charger-installation-cost","tier":"energy","group":"ev","name":"EV charger installation cost and grants","heading":"EV charger installation: cost and grants in 2026","summary":"A home EV charger lets you charge an electric car overnight, usually faster than a three-pin plug and safer for the sustained load. Pairing it with an off-peak EV tariff is what actually cuts the cost, not the charger itself. The EV chargepoint grant covers 75 percent of the cost, up to 500 pounds, for people in flats and rental accommodation, closing 31 March 2027. A registered, OZEV-approved installer must fit it. Costs vary, so get a quote.","url":"https://vettedhome.co.uk/energy/ev-charger-installation-cost/","sources":[{"name":"gov.uk: EV chargepoint grant for households","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/government-grants-for-low-emission-vehicles"},{"name":"Energy Saving Trust: Electric vehicle charging","url":"https://energysavingtrust.org.uk/advice/charging-electric-vehicles/"}]}]}