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The Warmer Homes Scheme in Bradford, West Yorkshire
An OverviewThe Warmer Homes Scheme launches in Bradford, West Yorkshire on 1st April 2025 and is now open for applications—act quickly before all reservations are claimed. Improving energy efficiency reduces bills, enhances home comfort, and supports environmental sustainability. This scheme offers Bradford residents vital assistance to upgrade their homes with energy-efficient improvements.
About the Warm Homes Local Grant
– The UK Government has committed to upgrading five million homes over a five-year period through its Warm Homes Plan. – This initiative aims to significantly cut household energy bills while enhancing comfort levels, effectively addressing fuel poverty. – The Warm Homes Plan forms a central element of the Government’s broader ambition to position the UK as an international leader in clean energy. – Central to the Government’s strategy is delivering clean energy nationwide by 2030, supporting households in transitioning towards cleaner heating solutions. – Ultimately, this effort contributes to the long-term national goal of reaching net-zero emissions by 2050, ensuring environmental sustainability and affordable living conditions.
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 Bradford’s Warmer Homes Scheme, applicants must meet specific eligibility criteria relating to both household circumstances and property conditions, as detailed below. These requirements ensure grants support those most in need and properties suitable for energy efficiency improvements, providing targeted assistance to eligible residents in West Yorkshire.
- 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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