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The Warmer Homes Scheme in Perth, Perth and Kinross
An OverviewLaunching on 1st April 2025, the Warmer Homes Scheme in Perth, Perth and Kinross is now open for applications, offering residents practical solutions to enhance home energy efficiency. Reducing energy consumption not only lowers heating bills but also supports environmental sustainability. Residents are encouraged to apply promptly before all reservations are filled.
About the Warm Homes Local Grant
– The UK Government has committed to upgrading five million homes within the next five-year timeframe through its Warm Homes Plan. – This comprehensive programme aims to significantly reduce energy bills and enhance home comfort, directly addressing fuel poverty across the country. – The Warm Homes Plan forms an essential element of the Government’s wider ambition to establish the UK as a leading clean energy nation. – A critical objective includes providing clean energy nationwide by 2030, lowering household energy expenses, and facilitating the transition of homes to cleaner heating technologies. – These initiatives collectively support the UK’s broader goal of reaching 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 Perth, Perth and Kinross, both the household and property must satisfy specific eligibility criteria outlined below. Applicants need to demonstrate household factors such as income level and vulnerability, alongside property criteria including energy efficiency ratings, insulation standards, and suitability for proposed improvements to receive grant support.
- 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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