LED bulbs use 75% less energy than incandescent bulbs - DOE
    Turning off lights when leaving saves $30-50/year per household - ENERGY STAR
    Standby power ('vampire load') can account for 5-10% of home energy use - DOE
    ENERGY STAR certified TVs use 25% less energy than standard models
    Programmable thermostats can save about 10% on heating/cooling - DOE
    Sealing air leaks can save 10-20% on heating and cooling costs - ENERGY STAR
    Heat pumps can reduce heating energy use by 50% vs. electric resistance - DOE
    Ceiling fans allow you to raise AC settings 4°F with no comfort loss - DOE
    Heating water accounts for about 18% of home energy use - DOE
    Low-flow showerheads save 2,700 gallons/year for a family of four - EPA
    Washing clothes in cold water can save $60+/year on water heating - ENERGY STAR
    Fixing a leaky faucet can save 3,000+ gallons/year - EPA
    ENERGY STAR refrigerators use 9% less energy than standard models
    Clean refrigerator coils annually for optimal efficiency - DOE
    Air-drying dishes instead of heat-dry saves 15-50% on dishwasher energy - DOE
    Proper attic insulation can cut heating/cooling costs by 15% - ENERGY STAR
    Windows can account for 25-30% of home heating/cooling energy use - DOE
    Window film can reduce solar heat gain by up to 70% - DOE
    Average US home solar system offsets 3-4 tons of CO₂ annually - EPA
    Solar panel costs have dropped 70%+ over the past decade - SEIA
    EVs cost about 60% less to fuel than gas vehicles - DOE
    Proper tire inflation improves gas mileage by 0.6% on average - DOE
    The average US household spends $2,000+/year on energy - EIA
    ENERGY STAR products have saved Americans $500 billion on energy bills
    LED bulbs use 75% less energy than incandescent bulbs - DOE
    Turning off lights when leaving saves $30-50/year per household - ENERGY STAR
    Standby power ('vampire load') can account for 5-10% of home energy use - DOE
    ENERGY STAR certified TVs use 25% less energy than standard models
    Programmable thermostats can save about 10% on heating/cooling - DOE
    Sealing air leaks can save 10-20% on heating and cooling costs - ENERGY STAR
    Heat pumps can reduce heating energy use by 50% vs. electric resistance - DOE
    Ceiling fans allow you to raise AC settings 4°F with no comfort loss - DOE
    Heating water accounts for about 18% of home energy use - DOE
    Low-flow showerheads save 2,700 gallons/year for a family of four - EPA
    Washing clothes in cold water can save $60+/year on water heating - ENERGY STAR
    Fixing a leaky faucet can save 3,000+ gallons/year - EPA
    ENERGY STAR refrigerators use 9% less energy than standard models
    Clean refrigerator coils annually for optimal efficiency - DOE
    Air-drying dishes instead of heat-dry saves 15-50% on dishwasher energy - DOE
    Proper attic insulation can cut heating/cooling costs by 15% - ENERGY STAR
    Windows can account for 25-30% of home heating/cooling energy use - DOE
    Window film can reduce solar heat gain by up to 70% - DOE
    Average US home solar system offsets 3-4 tons of CO₂ annually - EPA
    Solar panel costs have dropped 70%+ over the past decade - SEIA
    EVs cost about 60% less to fuel than gas vehicles - DOE
    Proper tire inflation improves gas mileage by 0.6% on average - DOE
    The average US household spends $2,000+/year on energy - EIA
    ENERGY STAR products have saved Americans $500 billion on energy bills
    LED bulbs use 75% less energy than incandescent bulbs - DOE
    Turning off lights when leaving saves $30-50/year per household - ENERGY STAR
    Standby power ('vampire load') can account for 5-10% of home energy use - DOE
    ENERGY STAR certified TVs use 25% less energy than standard models
    Programmable thermostats can save about 10% on heating/cooling - DOE
    Sealing air leaks can save 10-20% on heating and cooling costs - ENERGY STAR
    Heat pumps can reduce heating energy use by 50% vs. electric resistance - DOE
    Ceiling fans allow you to raise AC settings 4°F with no comfort loss - DOE
    Heating water accounts for about 18% of home energy use - DOE
    Low-flow showerheads save 2,700 gallons/year for a family of four - EPA
    Washing clothes in cold water can save $60+/year on water heating - ENERGY STAR
    Fixing a leaky faucet can save 3,000+ gallons/year - EPA
    ENERGY STAR refrigerators use 9% less energy than standard models
    Clean refrigerator coils annually for optimal efficiency - DOE
    Air-drying dishes instead of heat-dry saves 15-50% on dishwasher energy - DOE
    Proper attic insulation can cut heating/cooling costs by 15% - ENERGY STAR
    Windows can account for 25-30% of home heating/cooling energy use - DOE
    Window film can reduce solar heat gain by up to 70% - DOE
    Average US home solar system offsets 3-4 tons of CO₂ annually - EPA
    Solar panel costs have dropped 70%+ over the past decade - SEIA
    EVs cost about 60% less to fuel than gas vehicles - DOE
    Proper tire inflation improves gas mileage by 0.6% on average - DOE
    The average US household spends $2,000+/year on energy - EIA
    ENERGY STAR products have saved Americans $500 billion on energy bills

    Government Grants & Policies

    Official financial incentives and policy updates from US, Canadian, European, British, and Australian government bodies to help you fund your transition to sustainable living.

    84 programs listed, 64 currently active, across 19 countries and regions. Search by program, technology, or who it is for, and check each card for the amount, the closing date, and who can apply.

    Showing 65 of 84 programs.

    Active
    Canada
    Heat Pump

    Vancouver / BC CleanBC Energy Savings Program

    British Columbia's Energy Savings Program gives income-qualified households rebates for heat pumps, heat pump water heaters, insulation, and windows across the province. Heat pumps are covered up to $13,000 for ground-oriented homes, and combined heating packages reach up to $16,500 for the lowest income level.

    Who it's for: BC residents; income-qualified households (Under $150k for many categories).

    Heat pumpsInsulationWindows/doorsVentilation
    Available IncentiveEnergy Savings Program (income-qualified, BC-wide): heat pumps up to $13,000 for ground-oriented homes and up to $5,000 for condo or apartment units; heat pump water heaters up to $3,500; combined space and water heating packages up to $16,500 for Income Level 1 households
    Closing dateOngoing
    Active
    Japan
    General

    Mirai Eco Housing 2026: ZEH-Level New Homes (Japan)

    Japan's FY2026 support for high-performance new homes runs through the Mirai Eco Housing 2026 program rather than a standalone SII ZEH call. ZEH-level homes receive ¥350,000 (¥400,000 in colder regions 1 to 4), rising to ¥550,000 (¥600,000) when an old house is demolished, and GX-oriented homes receive ¥1,100,000 (¥1,250,000).

    Who it's for: Homeowners building new houses that meet ZEH standards through certified contractors.

    High insulation envelopeSolar PV panelsHEMS (Home Energy Management Systems)High-efficiency HVAC
    Available IncentiveZEH-level homes ¥350,000 (¥400,000 in regions 1 to 4), or ¥550,000 (¥600,000) when demolishing an old house; GX-oriented homes ¥1,100,000 (¥1,250,000)
    Closing dateDecember 31, 2026 (ZEH-level custom homes: September 30, 2026)
    Active
    UK
    General

    Warm Home Discount Scheme

    A £150 one-off discount applied directly to the electricity bill each winter for eligible low-income households. For winter 2026/27 the scheme reopens in October 2026, with eligibility based on means-tested benefit receipt on 23 August 2026. Most recipients in England and Wales get it automatically; some households in Scotland apply through their supplier.

    Who it's for: In England and Wales, the 'core group': households where the bill-payer (or partner) received qualifying means-tested benefits - Universal Credit, Housing Benefit, income-related ESA or Pension Credit - on the qualifying date of 23 August 2026, with a participating supplier. In Scotland, some recipients get it automatically and others apply via their supplier ('broader group'). Prepayment meter customers and park-home residents have dedicated routes.

    One-off winter electricity-bill rebate for low-income and vulnerable households
    Available Incentive£150 one-off discount on the electricity bill for winter 2026/27
    Closing dateNo closing date listed
    Active
    UK
    Windows/Insulation

    Warm Homes: Local Grant

    A £500 million England-only grant delivered through local councils that pays for free home energy improvements - insulation, air-source heat pumps, solar panels and smart controls - for lower-income households in inefficient private homes. Councils arrange a survey, agree the works and pay for them; the householder pays nothing.

    Who it's for: Private homes (owner-occupied or privately rented) in England with an EPC of D, E, F or G; household income usually £36,000 a year or less, though higher earners may qualify via eligible postcode areas or if someone in the household receives certain benefits; the local council must have funding available

    Insulation (wall, loft, underfloor)air-source heat pumpssolar panels and smart controls for private homes with poor energy efficiency
    Available IncentiveFree energy-saving improvements, organised and paid for by the local council
    Closing date2028-03-31 (delivery runs to March 2028; funding is allocated to councils in annual waves)
    Active
    France
    General

    Certificats d'économies d'énergie (CEE)

    France's energy-saving-certificate scheme obliges energy suppliers to fund efficiency works in homes, which they do by paying "primes" to households. Around 60 standardised works qualify - insulation, heat pumps, thermostats, ventilation - with amounts set by each supplier, so comparing offers matters. The scheme runs in multi-year obligation periods set by decree; check the official page for the current period dates.

    Who it's for: Owners and tenants; the home must have been built more than 2 years ago; primary and secondary residences qualify. No mandatory income condition, but premiums are higher for modest-income households. Works must follow the technical criteria of the official standardised operation sheets and be done by RGE-certified professionals. The supplier's offer must be accepted before any quote is signed.

    Around 60 standardised residential efficiency works: insulation (walls, roofs, windows)heating and controls (heat pumps, thermostats)hot water productionventilation
    Available Incentive - the premium is set freely by each energy supplier and varies by type of works, expected energy savings, household income and region. Higher "bonified" premiums exist for low-income households on specific works (e.g. Coup de pouce chauffage). Compare supplier offers; the official page recommends putting suppliers in competition.
    Closing dateNo closing date listed
    Active
    Spain
    General

    Bono Social (eléctrico y térmico)

    Spain's social energy tariff: a regulated discount on the electricity bill for vulnerable households (42.5%-57.5% in 2026, up to consumption caps) plus an automatic annual thermal bonus toward heating and hot-water costs for the same beneficiaries. The electricity discount is claimed from a reference supplier; the thermal payment arrives via the autonomous community with no separate application.

    Who it's for: Vulnerable, severely vulnerable and at-risk-of-social-exclusion consumers as defined by income thresholds, pensioner status, large-family status, disability or dependency. The electricity contract must be on the regulated PVPC tariff at ≤10 kW in the habitual residence. The thermal bonus is automatic: anyone who was an electricity bono social beneficiary on 31 December of the previous year receives it without applying; it is managed and paid by each autonomous community.

    Electricity-bill discounts (bono social eléctrico) and an annual heating-cost payment (bono social térmico) for vulnerable households
    Available Incentive2026: 42.5% bill discount for vulnerable consumers and 57.5% for severely vulnerable consumers on the PVPC tariff, up to annual consumption caps, plus an annual Bono Social Térmico heating payment that varies by climate zone
    Closing dateNo closing date listed
    Active
    Australia
    Solar

    Cheaper Home Batteries Program

    Australia's federal battery program that cuts the upfront cost of home batteries (5-100 kWh) connected to solar PV by around 30%, delivered as small-scale technology certificates.

    Who it's for: Australian households, businesses and community organisations. The battery must be 5–100 kWh usable capacity, connected to new or existing solar PV, and installed for permanent use.

    Small-scale battery systems of 5–100 kWh usable capacity connected to new or existing rooftop solar PV systems. Batteries must be Clean Energy Council (CEC) approved and installed by accredited installers. The discount is delivered as small-scale technology certificates (STCs) under the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES).
    Available IncentiveAround 30% discount via STCs. 2026 STC factor: 8.4 (January to April), then 6.8 (May to December) after the May 1, 2026 redesign; from May 2026 the factor tapers by size: 100% for 0 to 14 kWh, 60% for 14 to 28 kWh, 15% for 28 to 50 kWh, with STCs on the first 50 kWh of usable capacity only
    Closing date2030 (discount rate declines through to 2030)
    Active
    Australia
    Solar

    WA Residential Battery Scheme

    WA rebate of up to $1,300-$3,800 for home batteries plus no-interest loans up to $10,000, stackable with the federal battery program.

    Who it's for: WA households with a Synergy or Horizon Power electricity account. Participation in a virtual power plant (VPP) is required. The no-interest loan requires a combined annual household income under $210,000 and is applied for through accredited battery retailers; Plenti administers the loans.

    Residential battery purchase and installationwith the rebate amount based on usable battery capacity up to 10 kWh. No-interest loans can cover the battery and related equipment.
    Available Incentiverebate of up to $1,300 (Synergy customers) or up to $3,800 (Horizon Power customers); no-interest loans of up to $10,000
    Closing dateNo closing date listed
    Active
    Japan
    Windows/Insulation

    先進的窓リノベ2026事業 (Advanced Window Renovation 2026 Program)

    Japan's national subsidy of up to ¥1,000,000 per household for high-performance window insulation retrofits, applied for by registered contractors.

    Who it's for: Any household renovating an existing home with eligible registered products installed by a registered "window renovation contractor" (窓リノベ事業者). Consumers cannot apply directly - the contractor submits the application.

    High-performance insulating window retrofits: inner window (内窓) installation and outer window replacement using registered products. Doors renovated under the same contract as windows are also covered.
    Available Incentiveup to ¥1,000,000 per household (per the official Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism campaign documents)
    Closing date31 December 2026 (applications close earlier if the budget is exhausted)
    Active
    Poland
    General

    Czyste Powietrze (Clean Air Programme, Poland)

    Poland's national clean air program pays 40%, 70%, or up to 100% of net eligible costs, by income tier, for replacing an old heat source and thermomodernising a single-family home. The reformed edition launched March 31, 2025 with a PLN 10 billion budget.

    Who it's for: Individuals owning or co-owning a single-family home (or a unit with a separate land register) for at least 3 years, with a building permit issued by December 31, 2020, and meeting income thresholds. An energy audit is mandatory before the work and an energy certificate after.

    Heat source replacementThermomodernisationInsulationEnergy audit
    Available IncentiveUp to 100% of net eligible costs (tiers: 40% basic, 70% increased, 100% highest)
    Closing dateDecember 31, 2030 (contracts with beneficiaries)

    The 2026 count of these programs

    The Home Energy Rebate Index counts every program in this section by country, category, and status, and flags how many closed early when funding ran out.

    Read the Home Energy Rebate Index 2026See the programs on the world rebate map
    Important: Educational Purposes OnlyThe guides, tools, cost estimates, and ROI calculators provided on EnergyBS.com are for informational and educational purposes only. They do not constitute certified financial, tax, or professional engineering advice. Energy costs, government rebates, and installation fees vary significantly by location and are subject to change. Always consult with certified local professionals before undertaking home energy projects or making financial commitments.