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The Warmer Homes Scheme in Oakbank, West Lothian
An OverviewEnergy efficiency is essential to reducing energy bills, lowering greenhouse gas emissions, and enhancing household comfort. Launching on 1st April 2025, the Warmer Homes Scheme in Oakbank, West Lothian is now open for applications, dedicated to helping local residents upgrade their properties. Spaces are limited—apply soon before all reservations are taken.
About the Warm Homes Local Grant
– The UK Government has pledged to upgrade five million homes within the next five years under its Warm Homes Plan. – This initiative aims to cut household energy costs and enhance home comfort, directly addressing fuel poverty across the nation. – Improving home energy efficiency is central to the Government’s broader strategy of establishing the UK as a leading clean energy nation. – The Warm Homes Plan aligns closely with the aim of achieving nationwide clean energy provision by 2030. – It is also integral to the Government’s wider objective of reducing household energy expenditure and shifting homes towards clean heating, supporting the goal 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 the Warmer Homes Scheme in Oakbank, West Lothian, applicants must meet specific eligibility criteria relating both to their household circumstances and property characteristics. Each household must satisfy particular income or benefit requirements, while properties need to align with defined energy efficiency standards. Detailed eligibility criteria are provided clearly below.


- 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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