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The Warm Homes in Leigh, Dorset
An OverviewThe Warm Homes scheme in Leigh, Dorset, launches on 1st April 2025, now open for applications. Energy efficiency reduces bills and environmental impact, enhancing residents’ comfort and savings. This initiative supports homeowners in upgrading insulation and heating, promoting healthier, warmer homes. Apply promptly—spaces are limited and filling fast.
About the Warm Homes Local Grant
– The UK Government has pledged to upgrade five million homes within the next five years under the Warm Homes Plan. – This initiative aims to lower energy costs and enhance household comfort, thereby addressing issues related to fuel poverty. – The Warm Homes Plan forms an integral part of the Government’s wider strategy to establish the UK as a global leader in clean energy. – A primary objective is to ensure the nation is powered by clean energy by 2030, alongside reducing energy expenses for consumers. – Additionally, the plan supports the transition of residential heating systems to clean technologies, contributing to the achievement of net-zero carbon 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 Warm Homes grant in Leigh, Dorset, both the household and property must satisfy specific eligibility conditions. These include income limits, property type, and energy efficiency standards. Applicants should carefully review the detailed criteria provided below to ensure they meet all necessary requirements before applying for the support.
- 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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