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The Warmer Homes Scheme in New Town, West Midlands
An OverviewLaunching on 1st April 2025, the Warmer Homes Scheme is now accepting applications from residents in New Town, West Midlands. Energy efficiency is essential to reduce heating costs, decrease carbon footprints, and enhance household comfort. Residents are encouraged to apply promptly to secure their place before all reservations are filled.
About the Warm Homes Local Grant
– The UK Government has committed to upgrading five million homes within a five-year period, under its Warm Homes Plan. – A central objective of the plan is to enhance home comfort levels, reduce household energy bills, and significantly address fuel poverty. – This home improvement initiative is integral to the government’s strategic vision aimed at positioning the UK as a leading clean energy nation. – The broader governmental ambition involves supplying entirely clean energy nationwide by 2030 and switching households onto sustainable heating solutions. – Collectively, these initiatives contribute toward the United Kingdom’s long-term goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by the year 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?
The Warmer Homes Scheme in New Town, West Midlands, offers grant assistance subject to specific eligibility criteria relating to both household circumstances and property characteristics. Applicants must demonstrate compliance with defined household income thresholds and qualify through particular property requirements. Please review the detailed eligibility criteria listed below to confirm your qualification.
- 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.
Think You Qualify?
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