Up to 170,000 homes across England will benefit from significant energy efficiency improvements as part of the government’s accelerated rollout of the Warm Homes Plan.
The government announced a substantial allocation of £1.8 billion to local authorities and social housing providers through the Warm Homes: Local Grant and Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund schemes.
These funds will support projects delivering measures such as insulation, double glazing, solar panels and heat pumps—specifically targeting low-income households and tenants in social housing.
The funding aims to tackle the issue of high energy costs, which remain volatile due to the UK’s dependence on international fossil fuel markets.
It’s estimated the upgrades could save households hundreds of pounds each year, directly improving living standards and increasing Real Household Disposable Income.
Energy Consumers Minister Miatta Fahnbulleh emphasised that a warm home is “not a luxury but a right,” adding that this new funding allocation demonstrates the government’s commitment to creating warmer, healthier homes across the country.
Significant beneficiaries of the funding include the West Midlands and Greater Manchester Combined Authorities, as part of a devolved approach to energy efficiency and decarbonisation.
The scheme complements broader government measures, including an expanded Warm Home Discount, new landlord obligations for energy efficiency and extended financial assistance through the Household Support Fund.
National Housing Federation has welcomed the announcement, highlighting its importance in tackling fuel poverty, reducing emissions and improving tenant comfort, while also creating new employment opportunities in the growing green economy.
The improvements will begin rolling out from April 2025, with residents able to check eligibility via an online tool.
