The Warm Homes: Local Grant to launch in England next year Written by Tamara Birch Reviewed by Maximilian Schwerdtfeger Published on 20 October 2024 The Warm Homes: Local Grant will launch in 2025It is for low-income households in EnglandYou must have an EPC between D and G The government has announced it will launch the Warm Homes: Local Grant, an initiative designed to help low-income homeowners in England make energy performance upgrades, in 2025, in a move that Ed Miliband, secretary of state for energy security and net zero, described as “well overdue”. According to the government, the grant will provide low-carbon heating via local authorities. Miliband said government intervention was necessary to “transform living standards and deliver the safety and security of warmer, cheaper homes that are free from damp and mould.” To qualify for the grant, you must meet the following requirements: Live in England Have a low income of £36,000 or lessHave an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) between D and GBe privately owned (owner occupied or privately rented) Once it has launched, local authorities will be able to install energy performance measures and low-carbon heating to eligible homes in their area. These measures include: Insulation – this includes loft, wall and floor insulationSolar panels An air source heat pump, if suitableSmart thermostats and heating controls According to the government, upgrades will be tailored to individual homes, so the most appropriate measures are installed, meaning those who qualify might not have much say in what’s installed. However, occupants on a low income will not contribute to the cost of upgrades. The Grant is still in its early stages, so the total amount of funding available is subject to a spending review. A guidance document and expression of interest window opens this month and all eligible local authorities are encouraged to complete an Express of Interest (EOI) form to be allocated funding to participate in the scheme. However, according to Warma UK, each household can receive up to £15,000 for energy efficiency measures and an additional £15,000 for low-carbon heating systems for a total of £30,000 per home. The Warm Homes: Local Grant is part of the broader Warm Homes Plan, which aims to tackle fuel poverty to support the UK’s 2050 net zero goals. Written by: Tamara Birch Senior Writer Tamara has written about environmental topics for more than four years. This includes advising small business owners on cost-effective ways, like solar panels and energy-efficient products to help them become more sustainable. Reviewed by: Maximilian Schwerdtfeger Content Manager Max joined The Eco Experts as content manager in February 2024. He has written about sustainability issues across numerous industries, including maritime, supply chain, finance, mining and retail. He has also written for City AM, The Morning Star and the Daily Express.