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The Warmer Homes Scheme in Harpenden, Hertfordshire
An OverviewThe Warmer Homes Scheme launches in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, on 1st April 2025, helping local residents enhance their home’s energy efficiency, reduce heating costs, and lower environmental impact. Improved energy efficiency is vital for comfort, cost reduction, and sustainability. Applications are now open—secure your place quickly before all reservations are fully booked!
About the Warm Homes Local Grant
– The UK Government has pledged to upgrade five million residential properties within five years under the Warm Homes Plan. – This initiative is designed to lower household energy bills and enhance comfort, critically addressing the ongoing issue of fuel poverty. – Implementing the Warm Homes Plan is central to the Government’s broader strategy of establishing the UK as a global leader in clean energy production. – The plan supports a nationwide shift towards fully clean energy sources by 2030, aiming to significantly cut energy costs and transition households to cleaner forms of heating. – Overall, this effort forms part of the UK’s commitment to reaching net-zero emissions by 2050.
What Measures Could You Get?
Energy Performance Upgrades: Measures to improve the energy efficiency of homes, such as insulation and draught proofing. Up to £15,000 in funding per household.
Low-Carbon Heating: Installations of low-carbon heating systems, such as heat pumps. Up to £15,000 in funding per household.
Loft Insulation
Helps retain heat in winter and keep your home cooler in summer, cutting energy waste and reducing bills.
Heat Pumps
Provide efficient, eco-friendly heating and cooling, cutting down on energy bills.
Solar PV
Harnesses the power of the sun to generate clean electricity, lowering electricity costs.
Boiler Upgrade
Replaces old systems with energy-efficient models, improving heating efficiency.
Cavity Wall Insulation
Prevents heat loss through your walls, improving energy efficiency and lowering heating bills.
HHR Storage Heaters
Store heat efficiently and release it when needed, cutting costs with off-peak electricity.
Heating Controls
Let you control room temperatures individually, improving comfort and saving energy.
I/E Wall Insulation
Reduces heat loss through walls, boosting energy efficiency and cutting heating costs.
Am I Eligible?
To qualify for the Warmer Homes Scheme in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, applicants must meet specific eligibility conditions relating to both their household circumstances and the property itself. Funding approval is dependent on clearly defined household income criteria and property suitability assessments. The detailed eligibility criteria for this grant are provided in the section below.
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D to G
- Privately owned (owner-occupied or privately rented)
- The scheme covers all fuel types, including homes on mains gas and off-grid homes using electricity, oil, coal, or LPG.
- Receive means-tested benefits
- Have a gross household income under £36,000
- Suffer with a medical condition aggravated by cold (e.g., asthma, high blood pressure)
- Live in a qualifying postcode (as defined by the grant)
- Properties with an EPC rating in bands A to C.
- New build or self-build homes that have not been previously occupied.
- Social housing (except for in-fill purposes, with specific conditions).
- Park homes that are not the permanent residence of the household or are expected to be demolished before the measure guarantee period ends.
Think You Qualify?
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