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The Warmer Homes Scheme in Houghton-le-Spring, Somerset
An OverviewThe Warmer Homes Scheme launches in Houghton-le-Spring, Somerset, on 1st April 2025, providing vital assistance to residents seeking improved energy efficiency. Reducing energy waste helps lower fuel costs, enhances comfort, and protects the environment. Applications are now open—residents should act swiftly to secure their place before all available reservations are taken.
About the Warm Homes Local Grant
– The UK government’s Warm Homes Plan aims to upgrade five million homes within the next five years, significantly reducing household energy bills. – A central objective of this initiative is to enhance home comfort and energy efficiency, thereby helping tackle fuel poverty across the nation. – This comprehensive plan is an integral part of the government’s broader ambition to position the UK as a global leader in clean energy. – By 2030, the initiative seeks to deliver clean and affordable energy nationwide and transition housing to energy-efficient heating methods. – Ultimately, these improvements are crucial stepping stones toward reaching the UK’s target of 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?
Residents in Houghton-le-Spring, Somerset interested in the Warmer Homes Scheme must satisfy specific eligibility criteria related to both their household circumstances and the characteristics of their property to qualify for the grant. To determine your qualification, please carefully review the detailed household and property criteria provided clearly in the list 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.
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