The UK Government has today unveiled its long‑awaited Warm Homes Plan, described as the biggest home upgrade programme in British history. The strategy sets out a national push to cut energy bills, tackle fuel poverty, and accelerate the delivery of energy‑efficient, low‑carbon heating across millions of homes.

For social housing providers, heat network operators, and local authorities, this marks a significant moment.

A Major Opportunity for the Sector

The announcement offers welcome clarity for the sector — and a substantial funding boost.

At Chirpy Heat, we have already supported clients to secure more than £3.5 million in Government funding to improve the performance and compliance of their heat networks. With new regulations coming into force next week, this support will be even more essential for organisations working to improve efficiency, reduce carbon emissions, and protect residents from rising energy costs.

The Warm Homes Plan creates a real opportunity to unlock further benefits, supporting the delivery of more reliable, cost‑effective heat networks that improve outcomes for both providers and residents.

£15 Billion to Upgrade Millions of Homes

Backed by £15 billion of public investment, the Warm Homes Plan aims to upgrade millions of homes through improvements such as:

• Insulation
• Solar PV
• Battery storage
• Heat pumps
• Low‑carbon heating technologies

The Government expects up to five million homes to benefit, with targeted support for low‑income households and social housing residents. By 2030, around one million families could be lifted out of fuel poverty as a result of these interventions.

A Focus on Social Housing

A key component of the strategy is the Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund, designed specifically to help social landlords improve the energy performance of their homes and transition to low‑carbon heat.

This funding will support landlords to:

• Upgrade inefficient systems
• Improve the performance of existing heat networks
• Reduce operating costs
• Deliver measurable improvements for residents

For many providers, this may be the most significant opportunity in years to transform the sustainability and reliability of their housing portfolio.

What Does This Mean for Your Organisation?

The landscape is moving quickly — and with new regulations arriving imminently, it’s essential for housing providers and heat network operators to prepare and act early.

Chirpy Heat is here to help you understand:

• What funding your organisation is eligible for
• How to maximise the value of applications
• What steps you need to take to remain compliant
• How to future‑proof your heat networks and reduce long‑term costs

To discuss what the Warm Homes Plan means for your organisation, email:
[email protected]

Read more about today’s announcement:
https://lnkd.in/emXXjueh

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