What is the Warm Homes Plan?

The Warm Homes Plan is a UK government-funded programme to upgrade millions of homes by 2030, boosting energy efficiency and accelerating the shift to clean, electric heating.

It brings together grants, affordable finance and regulatory reform, delivered with local authorities, social landlords and industry — with priority support for low-income households and those in fuel poverty.

By investing in proven solutions like insulation, solar PV, batteries, heat pumps and smart controls, the plan helps homes stay warmer, cost less to run and better withstand future energy price rises.

The goal is to permanently lower energy bills, improve comfort and health, and strengthen energy security.

Key delivery routes and supporting mechanisms include:

The Warm Homes Plan includes:

• Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS)
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• Warm Homes: Local Grant
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• Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund
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• Warm Homes Discount
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• Low and Zero-Interest Consumer Loans

A Warm Homes Plan to tackle Fuel Poverty

A core aim of the Warm Homes Plan is to reduce fuel poverty across the UK, with up to one million households supported by 2030.

Fuel poverty is driven by inefficient homes that are expensive to heat and more prone to cold, damp and poor health outcomes. That’s why the plan prioritises low-income households and poorly performing homes, particularly in the social housing and private rented sectors.

For residents, this means:

• Warmer homes in winter
• More efficient, affordable heating
• Lower, more predictable energy bills
• Better comfort, health and wellbeing

This isn’t just a carbon initiative — it’s a cost-of-living, public health and fairness programme, ensuring everyone can benefit from the transition to clean energy.

Lower Bills and Energy Efficient Homes

Improving energy efficiency is one of the most effective ways to cut household energy costs. The Warm Homes Plan focuses on well-designed, value-for-money upgrades that deliver long-term savings.

Supported measures include:

• Smart heating controls and modern technologies
• Loft and wall insulation
• Draught-proofing and ventilation improvements
• Solar PV and home battery systems
• Air source and other heat pumps

Rather than a one-size-fits-all solution, the plan promotes whole-home assessments and tailored upgrades, helping measures work together — and delivering lasting reductions in energy bills.

Improving Social Housing at Scale

The Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund gives housing associations and local authority landlords a powerful opportunity to improve existing homes at scale.

Raising the energy performance of social housing delivers real, measurable benefits:

• Lower energy bills for tenants
• Warmer, healthier living conditions
• Reduced long-term maintenance costs
• Clear progress towards decarbonisation targets

This programme puts residents first — supporting coordinated, estate-wide upgrades that reduce disruption while maximising long-term impact.