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The Warmer Homes Scheme in Guildford, Surrey

An Overview

Guildford Borough Council proudly announces the Warmer Homes Scheme, launching on 1st April 2025 and now open for applications, offering local residents essential financial assistance to enhance energy efficiency. Improved efficiency lowers household energy bills, reduces environmental impact, and boosts indoor comfort; Guildford residents are encouraged to apply promptly as spaces are limited.

Key Facts

About the Warm Homes Local Grant

– The UK Government has outlined an ambitious Warm Homes Plan targeting energy efficiency upgrades in five million homes within five years.

– A key objective of this initiative is to significantly reduce household energy bills and improve domestic comfort, thereby addressing fuel poverty.

– As part of a wider strategy, the plan supports the UK’s ambition to become a global leader in clean energy solutions.

– By transforming residential heating systems towards cleaner technologies, the government aims to deliver nationwide clean energy sources by 2030.

– Ultimately, the Warm Homes Plan plays a fundamental role in achieving national net-zero emissions targets by 2050 through affordable, sustainable energy improvements.

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enhance your home

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.

Warm Homes Funding
Loft Insulation

Helps retain heat in winter and keep your home cooler in summer, cutting energy waste and reducing bills.

Heat Pumps - Warm Homes Funding
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 - Warm Homes Funding
Boiler Upgrade

Replaces old systems with energy-efficient models, improving heating efficiency.

CWI - Warm Homes Funding
Cavity Wall Insulation

Prevents heat loss through your walls, improving energy efficiency and lowering heating bills.

Storage Heaters - Warm Homes Funding
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.

The Criteria

Am I Eligible?

To qualify for Guildford’s Warmer Homes Scheme, applicants must satisfy specific eligibility criteria relating both to the household’s circumstances and the property itself. This comprehensive set of requirements ensures the grant is allocated appropriately to eligible residents. Please carefully review the detailed household and property criteria outlined clearly in the sections below.

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Eligibility

Property

  • 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.
Eligibility

Household

  • 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)
Ineligibility

Not Eligible

  • 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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