Check if your home qualifies for a free battery
Homeowners and private tenants can apply. It only takes a few minutes.
Yes — private tenants can apply for the Free Home Battery Scheme. You don’t need to own your home to take part. However, because the battery is installed at the property, your landlord’s approval will be required before installation.
How it works if you rent
You apply
Start the application and tell us you privately rent. You can also tell us whether you’ve spoken to your landlord yet.
Property suitability is assessed
The scheme checks whether the property and proposed battery location are suitable, through the home survey.
Landlord approval is obtained
Your landlord must approve the installation before it can go ahead.
Survey and installation progress
Once approval is in place, the process continues to installation.
Why is landlord permission needed?
A battery is fixed equipment installed at the property and connected to its electrical installation. Your landlord owns the property, so it is reasonable that they agree to the installation before it happens.
What does it mean for my landlord?
The battery remains owned by the scheme owner, who is responsible for maintaining, servicing and insuring it, replacing it where required and arranging safe disposal or recycling at the end of its life. Neither you nor your landlord becomes the owner of the battery. Read more about who owns and maintains the battery.
Renting privately? You can still apply
Start your application now — we’ll explain what’s needed from your landlord.
Landlords: energy rules for rented homes
If you’re a landlord, you may also find our guide to EPC rules for landlords useful.
More questions? See the home battery programme FAQs or check who is eligible.