Energy efficiency: grants, loans and support services

Energy Saving Devon

Energy Saving Devon can guide and support you on your home upgrade journey, providing you with an overview of the different upgrade options available for your home and the next steps to make your home more energy efficient.

Energy Saving Devon is delivered by a partnership between all the local authorities in Devon, their strategic partners and local community energy organisations. It is administered by Devon County Council.

call 0800 999 1439

Visit the Energy Saving Devon contact page

Mid Devon Energy Boost - ECOE Advice

We can provide FREE* retrofit advice for Mid Devon residents wishing to upgrade their home to make it more energy efficient.

Mid Devon Energy Boost is a new programme offering free, trusted advice and practical support to help Mid Devon residents stay warm, reduce energy bills and make their homes healthier and more comfortable.

We can also offer additional discounted services such as: EPCs, Air tightness testing, Borescopes and Thermal imaging cameras.

Contact the ECOE Advice team.

ECOE Advice

Healthy Homes for Wellbeing is a project provided by ECOE Advice, providing free energy and money saving advice for people living in Mid Devon, Exeter, East Devon, Teignbridge and Torbay.

The team of Home Energy Advisers will provide practical energy advice and support with the aim of helping as many residents save money and stay warm in their homes.

What can they help with?

tariff checks and supplier switching
registering for Priority Services Register
energy and water saving tips and advice
grants for insulation and heating
heating control advice
smart meters
referrals for help with benefits and debts

How do I contact ECOE Advice?

Website: ecoeadvice.org.uk
Complete an online referral form
Email: healthyhomes@ecoeadvice.org.uk
Telephone: 0800 772 3617

Lendology CIC

We've worked in partnership with Lendology CIC since 2008 to enable homeowners to access financial help to repair their homes.

The team at Lendology CIC understand the expense of maintaining your home and work with you, and ourselves, to take the stress out of funding repairs, improvements or adaptations.

The loan scheme funds a range of:

home repairs;
improvements;
adaptations, and;
energy efficiency measures.

Find out more on our Loans webpage.

Contact Lendology CIC direct for an informal chat about the repairs, improvements or adaptations required to your property and how to apply.

Call 01823 461 099 or visit their website lendology.org.uk.

Warmer Homes For Devon Tenants

Warmer Homes for Devon Tenants (WHDT) is a support programme helping tenants and landlords improve the comfort, energy efficiency and condition of privately rented homes across Devon.

The initiative will run from April 2026 to March 2028 and will provide FREE practical guidance to help:

Lower energy bills and reduce carbon emissions in privately rented properties
Improve the quality and condition of rented homes
Address issues such as damp, mould and condensation
Create warmer, healthier living environments

Warmer Homes for Devon Tenants is funded by the Energy Industry Voluntary Redress Scheme.

Contact the service at: Energy Advice for Landlords and Tenants - Energy Saving Devon

Warm Homes Loan Scheme

Make home energy improvements more affordable

The Warm Homes Loan Scheme is a government-supported scheme that helps eligible homeowners and private landlords access more affordable finance for eligible home energy improvements. Available from the 28th October 2026.

Depending on the loan product and scheme requirements, finance may be available for improvements including:

heat pumps;
solar panels;
battery storage;
eligible heat-network connection costs; and
certain micro-renewable technologies.

Participating lenders provide the loans and remain responsible for their individual products, interest rates, repayment terms and lending decisions. Applicants must meet the relevant lender’s eligibility requirements and pass its normal affordability and creditworthiness checks.

Warm Homes Loan Scheme: Factsheet  - GOV.UK

How to apply

Customers do not apply to the government for a Warm Homes Loan. Applications are made through participating lenders, including directly with a lender or, where available, while arranging finance through an installer, retailer or mortgage provider.

Before taking out a loan, customers should consider the full costs, repayment terms and whether borrowing is suitable for their circumstances. Loan approval and eligibility cannot be guaranteed.

Find out about eligibility, participating lenders and how to apply on www.gov.uk/warm-homes-loan-scheme.