Free Boiler / ECO4 Support in Nottingham
Nottingham households in an EPC band D to G home may get a free boiler or insulation through ECO4 until 31 December 2026, usually through a qualifying benefit.
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ECO measures in the Nottingham City Council area
By measures per 1,000 households, the Nottingham City Council area is 34th of 350 councils in Great Britain and 2nd of 35 in the East Midlands region.
| Measure | Nottingham City Council | East Midlands | Great Britain |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECO measures installed | 37,512 | 370,152 | 4,453,004 |
| Measures per 1,000 households | 288.8 | 173.9 | 156.7 |
| Households helped | 20,274 | 198,043 | 2,595,218 |
| Households helped per 1,000 households | 156.1 | 93.0 | 91.3 |
| ECO3 Interim / ECO4 Flex measures | 2,942 | 39,271 | 277,876 |
Source: DESNZ, Household Energy Efficiency Statistics, headline release June 2026 (25 June 2026), Tables 3.4, 3.5 and 4.4, provisional, Open Government Licence v3.0. All councils: ECO measures by council.
How to get help in Nottingham
Does Nottingham City Council take part in ECO4 Flex?
Nottingham City Council runs its own ECO LA Flex scheme through its housing team. Its statement of intent (version 2.0, 1 December 2023) includes homes rated D to G with a household income under £31,000. Ask the council whether it is still issuing new declarations. Source: Nottingham City Council's energy efficient homes page.
Is the Warm Homes: Local Grant available in Nottingham?
Yes, with a waiting list. Nottingham City Council says its grant is oversubscribed, with a wait of up to a year, and takes applications through Nottingham Energy Partnership. Source: Nottingham City Council's greener housing page.
Guides: LA Flex, Warm Homes: Local Grant. Funding from GOV.UK, 2 July 2026. Checked 8 October 2026.