Smart ways to save energy and cut costs

For homeowners and private renters

You could get free upgrades to your home through the Warm Homes: Local Grant. This might include:

insulation
solar panels
heat pumps
other energy-saving improvements

These upgrades can help make your home warmer, more comfortable, and cheaper to run.

Norwich City Council has secured £4.7 million to improve 330 homes between 2025 and 2028.

Check if you're eligible

For council tenants

If you rent from Norwich City Council, you may qualify for free home improvements through:

Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund
Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund

This could include solar panels, insulation, or a heat pump. The council is contacting eligible tenants directly.

Learn more and get in touch

Energy Company Obligation (ECO4) and Great British Insulation Scheme

If your home is hard to heat, and you’re on a low income or benefits, you might qualify for free insulation and other upgrades.

Even if you don’t meet the usual criteria, you might still be eligible if you have a health condition that makes you sensitive to cold. The council works with FlexConnect to assess these cases.

Check your eligibility and find out how to apply

Solar Together

Get affordable solar panels or battery storage through group buying. Solar panels use sunlight to generate electricity and can help cut your energy bills.

Learn more and register