UK Energy Grant
0% VAT on Energy-Saving Materials
Heat pumps, solar panels, battery storage, and insulation are all zero-rated for VAT until 31 March 2027, saving 20% on the cost of qualifying installations.
Overview
What is the 0% VAT?
The 0% VAT on Energy-Saving Materials is administered by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) and available to eligible properties in UK-wide. 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, Ground Source Heat Pump, Solar PV, Solar Thermal, Battery Storage.
Eligibility
Am I eligible?
- Any homeowner or occupier in the UK qualifies automatically — no application required.
- The zero-rate applies to the supply and installation of qualifying energy-saving materials.
- Eligible materials include heat pumps, solar PV panels, solar thermal systems, battery storage, and insulation.
- The property must be a residential building.
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
No application is needed — your MCS-certified installer is legally required to charge 0% VAT on qualifying installations.
- 2
The saving is applied automatically on your installer's invoice.
- 3
Ensure your quote clearly states 0% VAT on the relevant line items; query it if standard 20% VAT is charged.
Covered upgrades
Which upgrades does it cover?
Scheme deadline: 31 March 2027
This scheme is available until 31 March 2027. Installer slots fill up quickly — we recommend requesting quotes as early as possible to avoid missing the deadline.
