The UK Government has launched one of the biggest housing and energy improvement programmes in recent years through the Warm Homes Plan. This plan is designed to reduce fuel poverty, lower energy bills and improve old, inefficient homes across the country. It brings together funding, new rules, and efficient delivery systems at a national level.
The Warm Homes Plan is not just a short-term grant scheme. It is a long-term change in how the UK improves, heats, and powers its housing stock. Infinity supports homeowners, landlords, tenants, and eligible households by turning government policy into practical action. We help you check your eligibility, meet new rules, and secure funding for energy efficiency improvements.
Why the Warm Homes Plan Is a National Priority
Fuel poverty is still a serious problem in the UK. Approximately 4.7 million households in England are part of the Private Rented Sector. Private renters make up 36.3% of households living in fuel poverty. In 2023, research showed that more than 1.6 million children were living in privately rented homes affected by cold, damp, or mould.
Around 4.1 million households live in the Social Rented Sector. These homes are more likely to reach EPC Band C. However, residents in social housing often have lower incomes and are still at higher risk of fuel poverty compared to many other households.
The Warm Homes Plan aims to:
- Help lift hundreds of thousands of households out of fuel poverty by 2030
- Improve insulation and reduce heat loss
- Increase the use of low-carbon heating
- Reduce health risks caused by damp and mould
- Lower long-term household energy costs
- Help the UK reach its net zero goals
Infinity helps households prepare early for these changes devised under the Warm Homes Plan and avoid last-minute compliance pressure.
How Much Funding Can You Receive?
The UK government has committed significant financial support to help households improve energy efficiency and transition to cleaner heating systems.
Some of the key funding figures and financial benefits under the wider Warm Homes Plan include:
- £15 billion committed by the UK government during this Parliament to upgrade homes, reduce energy bills and cut emissions from buildings.
- Up to 5 million homes are expected to benefit from energy efficiency upgrades across the UK.
- Up to 180,000 additional jobs are expected to be supported in the clean energy and home upgrade sector by 2030.
- Around £2.7 billion allocated to the Boiler Upgrade Scheme to support the transition to low carbon heating systems.
- Up to £7,500 available towards the upfront cost of installing eligible hydronic heat pumps in England and Wales.
- Around £2,500 grants available for technologies such as air to air heat pumps and heat batteries used for central heating.
- Up to £5,000 grants available for biomass boilers for whole house heating and hot water in eligible rural properties.
- Around £5 billion allocated to the Warm Homes Fund to support investment, innovation and upgrades in the home energy sector.
- Around £600 million of this funding is expected to support low income households with home improvements.
- The Boiler Upgrade Scheme could help around 400,000 households and small businesses move to cleaner heating systems.
- The government aims to reach over 450,000 heat pump installations per year by 2030.
- Recent budget measures are expected to reduce electricity costs for consumers across the UK.
- An average heat pump household could see savings of over £200 per year on energy costs.
- High use households with electric storage heating could save around £442 per year.
What the Warm Homes Plan Covers
The Warm Homes Plan combines different policies, funding schemes, and new regulations. It is designed to support large scale home improvements across all types of housing.
Energy Efficiency Fabric Improvements
Improving the building fabric is the first step in making homes more energy efficient. Grants under the Warm Homes Plan may help with:
- Loft insulation
- Cavity wall insulation
- Solid wall insulation
- Floor insulation
- Ventilation improvements
- Whole-house retrofit upgrades
Low-Carbon Heating and Heat Pumps
Heat pumps are about three times more efficient than traditional gas boilers. The Government is increasing support through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme and wider clean heat policies.
From April 2026, electricity pricing reforms announced in the Budget are expected to reduce average household energy bills by £150 per year. An average heat pump user could save over £200 annually. Households using high levels of electric storage heating could save around £442 per year.
In 2026, new Energy Smart Appliance regulations will require new heat pumps and some electric heating systems to include smart features. These systems will help households use flexible tariffs and reduce costs further.
Infinity helps clients decide if low-carbon heating is suitable for their home and supports them in applying for available funding under the latest warm homes plan.
Solar and Smart Technologies
The Warm Homes Plan also recognises the importance of solar panels and battery storage. Great British Energy has expanded solar schemes across public buildings, including Ministry of Defence sites.
New Future Homes and Buildings Standards are expected in early 2026. These standards confirm that new homes will include low-carbon heating systems and solar panels as standard. This clearly shows the long-term direction of UK housing policy.
New EPC Band C Requirements for Landlords
One of the biggest changes under the Warm Homes Plan is the stronger Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards.
Private rented homes will need to reach EPC Band C by October 2030 unless a valid exemption applies. Landlords may be able to choose between smart readiness measures or heat performance improvements depending on what suits the property best.
Important points include:
- A £10,000 maximum spending cap per property
- Average upgrade costs expected to be around half of this cap
- An exemption for low-value properties where £10,000 is more than 10% of the property value
- EPC certificates issued before October 2029 will remain valid until they expire
Social housing providers are also being consulted about meeting EPC Band C standards. These changes link with the Decent Homes Standard and Awaab’s Law, which aims to make homes safer and healthier.
Infinity works closely with landlords to review current EPC ratings, estimate upgrade needs, and plan improvements well before the 2030 deadline.
Electricity Cost Reform and Bill Reductions
In the past, electricity prices were higher partly because policy costs were placed more heavily on electricity bills than gas. This made electric heating appear more expensive.
The Government has started to rebalance these costs using public funding. Some policy costs are being removed from electricity bills. This makes clean electric heating more affordable.
Other support in Warm Homes Plan includes:
- Extension of the Warm Home Discount to 2.7 million more households
- Nearly 6 million households now eligible for the £150 discount
- Ofgem reviewing how energy system costs are shared through its Energy System Cost Allocation and Recovery Review
These changes improve the financial case for switching to heat pumps and other electric heating systems.
Network Upgrades and Faster Grid Connections
Most homes can install a heat pump without upgrading their electricity connection. However, delays sometimes happen if approval is needed from the local Distribution Network Operator.
The Government plans to:
- Ensure 80% of connection applications are approved automatically or within 24 hours if manual checks are needed
- Complete smaller upgrades within 5 days
- Proactively fix shared electricity cable connections, which affect around 14% of UK homes
These improvements aim to reduce delays and speed up the switch to low carbon technologies under the warm homes plan.
The Creation of the Warm Homes Agency
To improve coordination, the Government will create a new Warm Homes Agency.
This agency will bring together existing services, including functions currently managed by Salix and parts of DESNZ and Ofgem. It will:
- Provide a central delivery system
- Improve coordination at local level
- Offer better digital advice platforms
- Use data to target fuel-poor households
- Monitor market trends and identify delivery problems
Artificial intelligence and advanced data tools may be used to identify homes most in need of upgrades using EPC data, fuel poverty indicators, and property information.
Infinity works in line with national delivery systems to ensure clients benefit from the latest schemes and processes.
How Infinity Supports Your Warm Homes Plan Journey
Government policy is changing quickly. Eligibility rules, EPC requirements, exemptions, and funding schemes continue to develop.
Infinity provides:
Detailed Eligibility Checks
We review your EPC rating, property age, heating system, and housing type.
Compliance and Planning Support
We help homeowners or tenants prepare for EPC Band C rules and understand spending caps and exemptions.
Funding and Grant Guidance
We support grant applications and ensure all documents are completed correctly.
Full Project Management
From first consultation to installation, Infinity manages the entire process to reduce stress and delays.
Why Acting Early Is Important
The direction of UK housing policy is clear. By 2030, rental properties must meet higher efficiency standards. Electricity pricing is being changed to support electrification.
Waiting too long may lead to:
- Higher overall costs
- Increased compliance pressure
- Fewer funding options
- Restrictions on renting non-compliant properties
Acting early allows homeowners to spread costs over time, access available grants, and avoid last-minute risks.
Start Your Warm Homes Upgrade with Infinity
The Warm Homes Plan is a major change in how UK homes are improved and heated. With billions of pounds allocated, electricity reforms in progress and EPC Band C deadlines approaching, planning ahead is essential.
Infinity provides clear advice, expert guidance, and structured support to help you access government-backed upgrades while staying fully compliant.
Contact Infinity today to check your eligibility and begin your Warm Homes Plan journey toward a warmer, more affordable, and future-ready home.