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The Warm Homes Local Grant in Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil
An OverviewThe Warm Homes Local Grant, launching in Merthyr Tydfil on 1st April 2025, aims to improve energy efficiency and reduce fuel costs for residents. Energy efficiency is vital for lowering carbon footprints and enhancing comfort. Applications are now open—residents should apply promptly before all reservations 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, targeting the reduction of fuel poverty across the nation. – The Warm Homes Plan serves as a vital element of the Government’s comprehensive strategy to establish the UK as a leading clean energy nation. – A key objective includes delivering clean energy solutions by 2030, coupled with reducing household expenses through the adoption of sustainable heating systems. – Ultimately, these efforts support the country’s broader commitment to achieving 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 Local Grant in Merthyr Tydfil, both the household and property must satisfy specific eligibility conditions. Applicants need to meet income or vulnerability criteria, while the property must require energy efficiency improvements. Detailed eligibility requirements are outlined below to guide applicants through the qualification process.


- 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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