The Warm Homes: Local Grant (often referred to as the Warmer Home Scheme) helps households across England improve energy
efficiency and reduce energy bills.
If you are eligible, you could receive fully funded home improvements such
as solar panels, insulation, air source heat pumps, and smart heating controls.
Through the Warm Homes scheme, your local authority arranges the work and pays for the approved upgrades — meaning you do not need to pay for the installation.
CRG Direct can help homeowners understand the scheme and identify the best energy efficiency measures for their property.
The Warm Homes Local Grant is a government-backed programme designed to
help households improve their home's energy efficiency and reduce heating costs.
The scheme is aimed at households experiencing fuel poverty, or those
living in homes with poor insulation and inefficient heating systems.
If you qualify, your local authority will:
- Arrange a home survey
- Identify improvements that will improve your home's EPC rating
- Organise installation of the upgrades
- Pay for the agreed work
These improvements help homes improve their energy performance, reduce
carbon emissions and lower ongoing energy costs.
Depending on the results of your home survey, the Warm Homes grant may fund a range of upgrades to improve your home's Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating.
Typical improvements include:
Insulation Improvements
- Loft insulation
- Wall insulation
- Underfloor insulation
These upgrades reduce heat loss and help lower energy bills throughout the
year.
Low-Carbon Heating Systems
Many homes currently rely on carbon heating systems such as gas boilers.
The scheme may help replace these with more efficient solutions such as:
- Air source heat pumps
- Modern heating controls
- Smart thermostats
Some properties may also qualify for additional support through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme.
Solar Panels
The grant may also cover solar panels, helping households generate
renewable electricity and reduce reliance on energy from the grid.
Solar energy can significantly reduce energy bills and improve long-term home energy efficiency.
To qualify for the Warm Homes Local Grant, your property must meet
several criteria.
Property Requirements
Your home must:
- Be located in England
- Be privately owned or privately rented
- Have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, E, F or G
If you do not know your performance certificate EPC rating, this will
usually be checked as part of the application process.
Income Requirements
Your household income is usually required to be:
£36,000 per year or less
However, you may still qualify if:
- Your home is in an eligible postcode area
- Someone in your household receives qualifying benefits
The scheme focuses on households most at risk of fuel poverty.
Tenants and Landlords
If you live in a privately rented property, your landlord may need to contribute
towards some of the improvements.
Homes within social housing are normally covered by different schemes.
The process for the Warm Homes grant is designed to be straightforward.
1. Apply for the Warm Homes Scheme
Applications are normally made through your local authority or regional
energy programmes.
2. Home Survey
If eligible, a professional assessor will visit your home and carry out a home survey to identify suitable upgrades.
3. Improvement Plan
The survey will recommend energy efficiency measures to improve your
home's EPC rating and reduce heating costs.
4. Installation
Once approved, your local authority arranges contractors to install the improvements
and covers the cost of the work.
The Warm Homes Local Grant is available for a range of property types, including:
- Owner-occupied homes
- Privately rented homes
- Older properties with poor energy performance
- Homes with inefficient heating systems
The scheme focuses on properties with lower Energy Performance Certificate EPC ratings, where upgrades can make the biggest difference.
The scheme is delivered through local authorities, which means
availability can vary depending on local funding.
For example, regional initiatives such as those run by the Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) help deliver funding locally through
the Warm Homes scheme.
Each council manages its own funding allocation, meaning eligible postcodes and available improvements can differ.
Improving your home's energy efficiency can provide several benefits:
- Lower energy bills
- Reduced carbon emissions
- A higher Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating
- More comfortable indoor temperatures
- Less reliance on expensive heating systems
Upgrades such as solar panels, improved insulation and air source heat pumps can make a significant difference to both energy consumption and long-term household costs.
CRG Direct specialises in renewable energy systems including solar panels and battery storage.
If you are eligible for the Warm Homes Local Grant, these technologies
may be included as part of your approved improvements.
Our team can help explain:
- How solar energy can reduce energy bills
- Whether your property is suitable for solar panels
- How renewable technologies improve your EPC rating
If you think you may qualify for the Warm Homes: Local Grant, the next
step is to apply through your local authority and arrange a home survey.
You may be able to receive fully funded upgrades that improve your home's energy
efficiency and reduce heating costs.
Contact CRG Direct today to learn more about solar panels, heat pumps and energy efficiency improvements that could help
transform your home.
