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The Warmer Homes Scheme in Maidenhead, Berkshire
An OverviewThe Warmer Homes Scheme launches in Maidenhead, Berkshire, on 1st April 2025 and is now open for applications, offering essential support for residents seeking greater home energy efficiency. Energy efficiency reduces household expenses, promotes environmental sustainability, and improves indoor comfort. Residents should apply quickly to secure their place before allocations are fully reserved.
About the Warm Homes Local Grant
– The UK government has pledged to upgrade five million homes in the next five years under the Warm Homes Plan. – This initiative aims primarily to reduce household energy bills and enhance comfort, directly addressing issues of fuel poverty. – Upgrading homes is a critical step within the government’s broader strategy to position the UK as a global leader in clean energy solutions. – The Warm Homes Plan supports the national goal of supplying clean energy across the UK by 2030, significantly reducing household energy costs. – Transitioning homes to clean heating solutions is pivotal for achieving the government’s overarching target of net-zero 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 Maidenhead’s Warmer Homes Scheme in Berkshire, applicants must satisfy specific eligibility criteria regarding both household circumstances and property characteristics. The requirements are designed to ensure that funding is allocated effectively, targeting homes most in need. Please carefully review the detailed eligibility criteria provided in the list below before applying.
- 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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