Guidance and Information

Privacy and protection means how we, HM Government, OFGEM, The Energy Savings Trust, your survey and install team may use the data that you provide during the registration and application process.

Below are examples of the proposed lines in the sand for minimum Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) standards for 2024 and beyond:

Year     Proposed changes
2024    The minimum EPC rating for renting out a property is E.
2025    New tenancies must have an EPC rating of C or above.
2028    All rented properties must have an EPC rating of C or above.
2030    All rental properties must have an EPC rating of C or above.
2037    Commercial properties cannot be let unless they have an EPC rating of C or above.
2040    Commercial properties cannot be let unless they have an EPC rating of B or above.

1. The G4hi.co.uk – Grants4Homeimprovements application platform services are limited to that of facilitator and consumer signposting organisation only. We support funding applications for residential property across the UK, we do not give advice or carry out any retrofit works.

2. Applicants are not placed under any obligation to go ahead with works when submitting an application with Grants4homeimprovements – g4hi.co.uk Applications may be withdrawn by the applicant or by Grants4homeimprovements – g4hi.co.uk at any time in advance of retrofit assessments with 48hrs notice by either party via email. Nothing contained in this document affects your statutory rights; you may walk away at any time by giving notice in writing at any time to the address in #10.

3. Applicants understand and agree to answer all questions associated with this application truthfully. They also agree not to commence any works at The Property and agree not to enter into (or continue with) any other enquiries, applications or works orders with any other third party in relation to any works of any type funded or paid for at The Property from date of application acceptance.

4. By providing compliance documentation applicants confirm that they are the legal tenant or owner of ‘The Property’, they consent to a photographic site assessment of the Property and they exclusively appoint Grants4homeimprovements – g4hi.co.uk as data controller for the purposes of retrofit of The Property. Depending upon the complexity of applications, processing can take weeks or months to process. Grants4homeimprovements – g4hi.co.uk do not offer or provide retrofit, renovation, suitability, or installation advice and recommend applicants seek independent advice before undertaking any works at The Property.

5. It is not possible to state if works are fully funded until the application is compliant, complete, the on-site assessments have been completed, reviewed and final specification agreed. The Applicant understands that Grants4Homeimprovements – g4hi.co.uk services are limited to that of facilitator and consumer signposting organisation only and indemnifies g4hi.co.uk of any and all financial or regulatory responsibility in connection with assessments or works at The Property. Applicants understand and accept that g4hi.co.uk are not privy to survey results, project design and/or financial calculations and agree to direct all requests in relation to surveys, works and funding directly to their nominated assessment and installer teams.

6. By using our services and providing your signature you hereby grant g4hi the right and license to scan, copy, and electronically store your documents and signature for the sole purpose of your eco-funding application and the retrofit of The Property. This authorization allows the Company to reproduce and display your signature in electronic and printed form as necessary to fulfill its obligations. Applicants acknowledge and agree that Grants4homeimprovements – g4hi.co.uk may use automated processes to scan and copy your data and that it may be stored and accessed by authorized personnel for a reasonable duration necessary to maintain accurate records and facilitate the transactional process. By continuing to use our services and providing your signature, you signify your understanding and agreement to this authorization and these terms.

7. By signing this application applicants understand and agree that no document or communication, whether written, verbal, or electronic in any form or type published by Grants4homeimprovements – g4hi.co.uk or agent thereof shall be construed as a contract, offer, or commitment to provide any goods or services to the Applicant and further understand and agree that nothing contained in this document shall be considered any form of agreement or legal binding nor does it create any form of legal obligation upon Grants4homeimprovements – g4hi.co.uk to furnish goods or services of any function or form to the Applicant.

8. By providing compliance documentation Applicants agree to be bound by these terms and confirm that they understand and consent to their data being shared with organisations solely for purposes in relation to this application. Breach of these terms by Applicants may result in fees being levied equal to or exceeding the full cost of administration and any works at The Property minimum £350.00. Grants4homeimprovements can only help with applications for funded works and do not provide quotations.

9. Definitions: ‘The Property’ means the address which requires home improvements or other property management / construction related services. ‘Home Improvements’ means any property related services. g4hi.co.uk means Grants4homeimprovements & affiliated companies or parties. ‘Nominated assessment and installer team’ means the third-parties who hold sole responsibility and liability for provision and delivery of on-site assessments, funded works, after-care and warranties. ‘Application acceptance’ means the date an Applicant first contacted Grants4homeimprovements.

10. ‘Grants4homeimprovements’, ‘g4hi.co.uk’, ‘The Only Way to Eco…’, ‘Getting more from energy’, ‘Be A Superhero’ and ukretrofit.co.uk are trading names and styles of CWHMAY Ltd. (UK Co. No. 12905125) The Health and Wellbeing Centre, Cornwall Innovation, Treliske, Truro TR1 3FF. This Application is subject to copyright, it is confidential and intended for the sole use of the individual(s) to whom it is addressed. Any unauthorised use, dissemination, forwarding or copying of this document is strictly prohibited. For more information email Hello@g4hi.co.uk. © Grants4homeimprovements 2025.

The Government’s Warm Homes Plan is an initiative designed to improve home energy efficiency, lower heating costs, and promote cleaner energy solutions launched in 2024 and set for delivery in 2025. Its over arching goal is to upgrade five million homes within five years.

The key elements the plan seeks to galvanise to deliver its objectives are : to boost installation of heat pumps with funding of up to £7,500, promote and deliver insulation upgrades, provide support for low-income households and renters, introduce planning reforms to simplify installation processes, refine and create new funding schemes and grants and deliver the plan in collaboration with local and devolved governments across the UK.

The benefits of the plan are to help households save on energy bills, reduce environmental impact by promoting greener heating options and expand access to homegrown energy solutions with increased aid for renters, social housing residents, and low-income families. The plan also aims to increased access to the Warm Home Discount Scheme. For more information click HERE

The Boiler Upgrade Scheme provides grants to encourage property owners to replace existing fossil fuel heating with more efficient, low carbon heating systems including air source heat pumps. Successful applicants can benefit from up to £7,500 to cover the cost and installation of the heating upgrades. These grants help property owners overcome the upfront cost of installing a low carbon heating system. The aim of this scheme is to incentivize and increase the deployment of low carbon heating. This scheme is part of a wider package of policies we are introducing to scale up heat pump deployment and support industry to reduce the costs of heat pumps.

The applicant does not have to source or find their own installer, simply register with g4hi.co.uk and follow the process to be considered. Boiler upgrade scheme installers must be certified by the Micro generation Certification Scheme (MCS), a nationally recognised standards organisation that gives you assurance of the quality of your product and competence of your installer. It also ensures that your installer complies with high consumer protection standards. For more information click HERE

GBIS does what it says on the tin pretty much! Income is not considered in relation to applications for this scheme. GBIS has the widest ‘gateway’ in terms of applicant qualification / eligibility requirements and could potentially be granted to greatest number of UK homes but for the time being can only to be used for insulation measures.

To qualify a property has an energy performance certificate (EPC) of D, E, F or to G (or no EPC at all) AND The property has a Council Tax banding of A, B, C or D. When you apply via g4hi.co.uk we will check all this for you as part of the registration process, simply enter your postcode, register and verify your request via your email, then enter the household details and sign the consent form. Homeowners, Landlords and Tenants can apply but if you are a tenant, you must speak with and get permission from your landlord before you apply. Landlords must sign Data consent and give permission before any surveys or works can be installed. For more information click HERE

The Energy Company Obligation (ECO4) is a government-led energy efficiency program or scheme, established to address fuel poverty and reduce carbon emissions in residential properties. ECO4 is a regulatory obligation requiring energy companies to implement energy efficiency measures in domestic properties. It is not a grant program as such; delivery stakeholders and providers determine which retrofit projects to fund, balance the costs with the amount of funding allocated, conduct retrofit assessments, coordinate the funded projects and the installation of works via regulated and Trustmark accredited installers.

ECO4 targets improvements in the least energy-efficient homes and households experiencing fuel poverty, focusing exclusively on properties with energy efficiency ratings in bands D through G. The scheme promotes a comprehensive, multi-measure, whole-house retrofit approach rather than isolated upgrades. Additionally, ECO4 sets a minimum requirement to ensure that private tenure homes in energy efficiency bands E, F, and G are upgraded, prioritizing the treatment of the least efficient properties.
For more information click HERE

The funding landscape in the UK has changed frequently over the last 20 years which can make it difficult to find the right and/or the most up to date information. Current HM Government schemes are The Energy Company Obligation (ECO4), The Great British Insulation Scheme (GBIS) and also the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUG) and the Warm Homes Plan announced by The Chancellor in Autumn 2024. Navigating the funding schemes and applying can be very confusing so g4hi.co.uk has been created to provide applicants with a single point to register their property for multiple schemes while adding an extra layer of consumer protection.

Applicants using the G4hi.co.uk application platform may ONLY apply for official HM Government Eco-Funding schemes using the G4hi.co.uk platform. HM Government eco-funding includes a number of schemes to help reduce fuel poverty and carbon emissions. The over-arching objective is to upgrade UK residential properties to deliver energy conservation savings and combating fuel poverty.

Yes, warranties are provided by your survey and install team and with HM Government backed funded works there are extra layers of protection including;

Manufacturer Warranties: These are typically longer in duration (e.g., 7-25 years) and cover issues related to the quality and longevity of the installed equipment and materials.

Workmanship Guarantees: These are shorter-term (ranging from 1 to 10 years) and ensure that the installation is carried out correctly and in accordance with standards. Policy Variability: The exact duration and coverage of these warranties or guarantees depend on the installer, manufacturer, and type of measure installed. Registration Required: Many warranties require homeowners or the energy provider to register the installation with the manufacturer to ensure coverage.

It is important to always review the details of any warranties or guarantees provided with your survey and install team. The terms and conditions will vary by installer and they must specify the nature of the cover, exclusions, and the process for making a claim should the need arise.