Energy scheme deadlines & status

Government energy support schemes open, close and reset on their own schedules. Here’s every scheme we track across all 5 countries, with its current status, in one place.

Warm Home Discount (UK)

£150
Reopens October 2026 Official page →

Winter Fuel Payment (UK)

£200–£300
Paid Nov–Dec 2026 Official page →

Cold Weather Payment (UK)

£25 per cold week
Live winter 2026/27 Official page →

ECO4 (UK)

Funded insulation/heating upgrades
Ends 31 December 2026 Official page →

Cheaper Home Batteries Program (Australia)

~A$272–302/kWh

Low Income Household Rebate (NSW) (Australia)

A$285–313.50/yr

Energy Assistance Payment (WA) (Australia)

A$377.14/yr

Energy Bill Concession (SA) (Australia)

Up to A$291.27/yr

LIHEAP (US)

~$200–$1,500/season
Open — check state office Official page →

Weatherization Assistance Program (US)

Free efficiency retrofit
Open — via local community action agency Official page →

Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program (Canada)

Free retrofit (no-cost install)
Open, expanding through 2026 Official page →

Alberta Energy Rebate (Canada)

$100 per eligible adult
Applications 1 Jul–30 Sep 2026 Official page →

Ontario Electricity Support Program (Canada)

$35–$113/month credit

Fuel Allowance (Ireland)

€38/week (~€1,064/season)
Open, seasonal Official page →

Household Benefits Package (Ireland)

€1.15/day

SEAI Warmer Homes Scheme (Ireland)

Free, fully-funded upgrades
Open — waitlist ~24–26 months Official page →

SEAI Individual Energy Upgrade Grants (Ireland)

Up to €12,500 (heat pump)
Compiled August 2026 — schemes are added, closed and re-budgeted constantly. Always confirm current status on the official page before relying on any scheme. See Methodology & Sources for how this was compiled.