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The Warmer Homes Scheme in Robertstown, Rhondda Cynon Taf
An OverviewThe Warmer Homes Scheme officially launches in Robertstown, Rhondda Cynon Taf on 1st April 2025 and is now open for applications—residents are encouraged to apply quickly as spaces are limited. Enhanced energy efficiency not only reduces energy bills but also improves overall home comfort, helping local residents save money and live sustainably.
About the Warm Homes Local Grant
– The UK Government has committed to upgrading five million homes over the forthcoming five-year period through the Warm Homes Plan. – This ambitious initiative seeks to significantly lower household energy bills and improve residential comfort standards, addressing the growing issue of fuel poverty. – The Warm Homes Plan serves as a crucial element within the Government’s wider ambitions to establish the UK as a leading clean energy nation. – By 2030, the strategy aims to provide households with cleaner energy, thereby lowering costs and helping residences transition towards clean heating solutions. – These targeted measures support the UK’s overarching 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?
Residents of Robertstown, Rhondda Cynon Taf, interested in the Warmer Homes Scheme must ensure their household and property both satisfy certain eligibility criteria to qualify for this grant. Detailed requirements, outlined clearly below, specify particular standards regarding household income, property condition, and ownership status to determine eligibility for financial assistance.
- 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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