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The Gov UK Warm Homes in Prestwich, Greater Manchester
An OverviewLaunching on 1st April 2025, the Gov UK Warm Homes scheme in Prestwich, Greater Manchester, promotes energy efficiency to reduce costs and improve comfort. Now open for applications, this vital program helps residents upgrade their homes. Act quickly—spaces are limited and reservations are filling fast.
About the Warm Homes Local Grant
– The UK Government plans to upgrade five million homes within the next five years as part of its Warm Homes Plan. – This initiative aims to lower energy costs and increase household comfort, directly addressing issues related to fuel poverty. – The Warm Homes Plan is integral to the Government’s larger strategy to establish the UK as a leader in clean energy. – Key objectives include delivering clean energy nationwide by 2030, decreasing energy expenses, and converting homes to use clean heating systems. – These efforts contribute to the broader ambition of reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, supporting environmental sustainability and energy efficiency.
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 Gov UK Warm Homes grant in Prestwich, Greater Manchester, both the household and property must satisfy specific eligibility criteria. Applicants need to meet income or benefit requirements, while the property must be suitable for energy efficiency improvements. Detailed criteria are outlined below for your reference.
- 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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