Q&A: What UK’s ‘Warm Homes Plan’ Means for Climate Change and Energy Bills

Government launches a rooftop revolution to boost solar energy in Britain - the £15bn warm homes plan

The government has unveiled its long-awaited Warm Homes Plan, promising £15bn over five years for solar panels, heat pumps and batteries - with new rules for renters and a push to slash bills.The government has pledged £15bn for solar, heat pumps and home batteries, aiming to cut bills and push a “rooftop revolution” while promising to lift more people out of fuel poverty.The UK’s housing stock is leaky, expensive to heat, and a big chunk of the…

Q&A: What UK’s ‘warm homes plan’ means for climate change and energy bills

The UK government has released its long-awaited “warm homes plan”, detailing support to help people install electric heat pumps, rooftop solar panels and insulation in their homes. It says up to 5m households could benefit from £15bn of grants and loans earmarked by the government for these upgrades by 2030. Electrified heating and energy-efficient homes are vital for the UK’s net-zero… Source

Industry declares Warm Home Plan encouraging but still requiring greater focus

In response to the Government’s Warm Homes Plan the industry has given a broad welcome to the planned additional funding for green energy measures.

All rental homes must be upgraded to cut energy bills by 2030

All private rental homes must reach EPC C by October 1, 2030Upgrade cost cap cut to £10,000, with exemptions for low-value homesLandlord bodies warn funding gaps and delivery risks remainAll private landlords will be required to upgrade their rental properties to an energy performance certificate (EPC) rating of C by October 1, 2030, under reforms confirmed by the government. The change raises the minimum standard from EPC E and removes an earli…

Government finally publishes its much-anticipated Warm Homes Plan

Propertymark says major omissions in the Government’s new Warm Homes Plan are “deeply concerning” for landlords and agents.

Government confirms deadline for landlords to reach EPC C

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