Warm Homes Local Grant

What funding is available?

The Warm Homes: Local Grant (WHLG) is a government-funded scheme delivered by Local Authorities.

APPLICATIONS ARE NOT CURRENTLY OPEN FOR THE WHLG SCHEME.

Stratford-on-Avon District Council plans to commence delivery of this grant as soon as possible after April 2025.

WHLG will provide grants for energy performance upgrades and low carbon heating to low-income households living in the worst quality, privately owned homes in England to achieve energy bill savings and carbon savings.

Eligible households could receive free energy efficiency improvements (such as insulation) or clean heating (such as air source heat pumps) for their homes, following a home assessment.

Who is eligible?

You could be eligible if:

• Your home has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) of D, E, F or G
• You have a combined annual household income under £36,000 (gross)

Find out more about EPCs and whether your property has a valid certificate on the GOV.UK website. If you are eligible for the grant but don't have an existing EPC, this can be arranged for you at no cost.

Private rented properties

Landlords of privately rented properties may be eligible to have one property upgraded if:

• The property has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) of D, E, F or G
• The tenant/s have a combined annual household income under £36,000 (gross)

How do I apply?

Act on Energy are supporting Stratford-on-Avon District Council for the WHLG programme, providing the main point of contact for enquiries and processing applications.

APPLICATIONS ARE NOT CURRENTLY OPEN FOR THE WHLG SCHEME.

You may pre-register your interest in the WHLG scheme or find out more about eligibility criteria by contacting Act on Energy:

Phone: 0800 988 2881

Email: advice@actonenergy.org.uk

To find out about other grant funding which may be available, please visit the Act on Energy website.