Upcoming and Future Grants
The landscape of energy policy in the UK is constantly evolving. Several new schemes and major updates to existing ones are planned for the coming years.
1. Warm Homes Plan
The government has proposed a Warm Homes Plan to upgrade millions of homes across the UK.
- Expected focus: Increased funding for insulation, draught-proofing, and low-carbon heating.
- Timeline: Details are expected to be announced in upcoming budget statements and policy papers.
- Goal: To help 19 million homes reach EPC band C by 2035.
2. Changes to EPC Requirements
While not a grant itself, changes to the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) will likely drive new support for landlords and tenants.
- Social Housing: New standards are being developed to ensure social housing meets higher efficiency bars.
- Private Rental Sector: There are ongoing discussions about requiring all rental properties to be EPC C or higher by 2030.
3. Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF)
This is an ongoing multi-wave scheme providing billions of pounds to local authorities and social housing providers to upgrade social housing stock.
- Impact: If you are a social housing tenant, your provider may contact you about planned upgrades to your block or estate funded by the SHDF.
4. Local Authority Retrofit Schemes
Many councils are launching their own local pilot schemes funded by regional devolution deals (e.g., in Greater Manchester, West Midlands, and London).
- Recommendation: Always check your local council’s “Climate” or “Housing” section for local grants that may sit alongside national ones.
We update this page as soon as official policy details are confirmed. Stay tuned to government announcements at gov.uk to stay informed.