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The Warm Homes in Sparkbrook, West Midlands
An OverviewLaunching on 1st April 2025, the Warm Homes scheme in Sparkbrook, West Midlands, promotes energy efficiency to reduce costs and environmental impact. Now open for applications, this initiative supports residents in improving home warmth and sustainability. Act quickly to secure your reservation before all places are filled.
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 residential comfort, addressing issues related to fuel poverty. – The Warm Homes Plan is integral to the Government’s wider strategy to establish the UK as a global leader in clean energy. – By 2030, the goal is to ensure the nation is powered predominantly by clean energy sources while helping households transition to low-carbon heating systems. – These efforts contribute toward the ambitious target of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, supporting both environmental and economic objectives.
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 Sparkbrook, West Midlands, both the household and property must satisfy specific eligibility conditions. Applicants should ensure their residence and personal circumstances align with these requirements. Detailed criteria for qualification are outlined below to assist in determining eligibility for the grant program.
- 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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