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The Warm Homes in Loughton, Essex
An OverviewLaunching on 1st April 2025, the Warm Homes scheme in Loughton, Essex promotes energy efficiency to reduce costs and carbon footprints. Now open for applications, this vital program helps residents upgrade their homes for comfort and savings. Act quickly—reservations are limited and filling fast.
About the Warm Homes Local Grant
– The UK Government plans to upgrade five million homes within the next five years under its Warm Homes Plan. – This initiative aims to lower energy costs and enhance home comfort, addressing issues related to fuel poverty. – The Warm Homes Plan forms a crucial part of the Government’s wider ambition to establish the UK as a leader in clean energy. – By 2030, the strategy targets delivering clean energy nationwide, reducing household energy expenses, and shifting residential heating to sustainable sources. – These efforts contribute to the long-term objective of achieving net-zero carbon emissions across the UK 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 Loughton, Essex, both household income and property conditions must meet specific eligibility criteria. Applicants should ensure their residence and financial status align with these requirements to be considered. Detailed criteria are outlined below for your reference and assessment.
- 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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