New grant scheme 2026

Warm Homes Plan 2026

The Warm Homes Plan (WHP) is the Labour government's flagship home energy upgrade scheme — a significant expansion of ECO4 with higher grant values, broader eligibility, and inclusion of owner-occupiers who weren't on means-tested benefits. Phased launch from 2025, with full rollout targeting 2030.

Funding amount

Up to £15,000 in upgrades for eligible owner-occupiers. Up to £5,000 per tenant (private rental sector). Covers solar, heat pumps, insulation, windows, and connections.

Eligible if

Owner-occupiers: EPC D–G rating + eligible income bracket (details TBC in final legislation)
Private renters: lower threshold — landlord must agree to the install
Does NOT require means-tested benefits (broader than ECO4)
Social housing: separate social housing decarbonisation fund strand
Targets fuel-poor households first but wider income scope than ECO4

Not eligible if

EPC A–C already-efficient homes
Commercial properties (separate Public Sector Decarbonisation scheme)
Holiday lets, second homes
New-build (separate Future Homes Standard pathway)

Step by step

How the application works

Register interest

Government portal not yet live as of May 2026. We register SMS customers for notification when applications open. Call 0800 099 6606 to join the queue.

Energy assessment

Government-funded energy assessor visits to confirm EPC, identify eligible measures (solar, heat pump, insulation, glazing).

Installer approval + install

MCS-certified installers do the work. We are registered and qualified for all Warm Homes Plan-eligible measures.

Grant payment

Grant paid direct to installer; you pay the balance above the grant cap.

Frequently asked

FAQs

When does the Warm Homes Plan start?

Phase 1 launched limited pilot areas in late 2025. Broad rollout is expected from Q3 2026 onwards. Social housing strand is slightly further ahead. Owner-occupier strand is expected Q4 2026 at earliest. Register with us for updates.

Is it better than ECO4?

Broader (doesn't require benefits) and higher value (£15k vs typical ECO4 solar package £6,000–£8,000). The trade-off is that it covers fewer household types immediately — ECO4 remains open and is the better option for benefits-eligible households in 2026.

Can I apply while ECO4 is still running?

Yes — ECO4 remains open. If you qualify for ECO4 today, apply now rather than waiting for Warm Homes Plan. The WHP is designed to reach the households that ECO4 misses (just-above-benefit income households with poor EPC).

Does the Warm Homes Plan cover solar?

Yes — solar PV is explicitly listed as a Warm Homes Plan-eligible measure alongside heat pumps, insulation, and double glazing. Solar + heat pump in a single WHP application is likely the most cost-effective combination.

Check your eligibility

10-minute phone call to confirm. No obligation if you're not eligible. We handle the application end-to-end.

Check Eligibility Call 0800 099 6606