{"id":1118,"date":"2026-03-10T21:11:48","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T21:11:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mywarmhome.co.uk\/newsite\/?page_id=1118"},"modified":"2026-05-10T06:13:48","modified_gmt":"2026-05-10T06:13:48","slug":"funding","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mywarmhome.co.uk\/newsite\/funding\/","title":{"rendered":"Funding"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull has-parallax has-custom-content-position is-position-bottom-center\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);min-height:20vw;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><div class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-2568 size-full has-parallax\" style=\"background-position:50% 50%;background-image:url(https:\/\/mywarmhome.co.uk\/newsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/fund1.jpg)\"><\/div><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-custom-color-1-background-color has-background-dim-20 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-cover-is-layout-f63238f3 wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-598197cb wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;background-color:#12121208;min-height:0px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<p class=\"has-accent-5-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:clamp(57.838px, 3.615rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 6.094), 120px);font-style:normal;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-2px;line-height:1;text-transform:uppercase\">Mywarm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;font-size:clamp(27.894px, 1.743rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.971), 48px);font-style:normal;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0px;line-height:1;text-transform:uppercase\"><strong>home.co.uk<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:clamp(38.682px, 2.418rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 3.266), 72px);font-style:normal;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0px;line-height:1;text-transform:uppercase\">Funding isnt always free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-text-color\" style=\"color:#fffffff5;font-size:clamp(25.014px, 1.563rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.665), 42px);font-style:normal;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-2px;line-height:1;text-transform:uppercase\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-72d38984 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Funding &amp; Grants for <strong>Energy Upgrades<\/strong> (UK<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Boiler Upgrade Scheme provides upfront grants to help homeowners switch from fossil fuel heating to low-carbon systems like heat pumps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Grant Values<\/strong>.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u00a37,500\/\u00a39000 \u2013 Air Source Heat Pump<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00a37,500 \u2013 Ground Source Heat Pump<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00a35,000 \u2013 Biomass Boiler (rural, off-gas only)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Eligibility Criteria<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Property in England or Wales<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Replacing an <strong>existing fossil fuel system<\/strong> (gas, oil, electric resistance)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Valid EPC (issued within last 10 years)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Not social housing or most new builds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Installed by an <strong>MCS-certified installer<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>EPC Requirements <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>EPC <strong>must be valid (\u226410 years old)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No longer mandatory to install insulation first (rule relaxed in 2024)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>However, <strong>performance strongly depends on insulation quality<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Apply<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You <strong>cannot apply directly<\/strong>\u2014your installer applies on your behalf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ofgem.gov.uk\/environmental-and-social-schemes\/boiler-upgrade-scheme-bus?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Apply for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Process:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Choose MCS installer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get quote + <a href=\"https:\/\/mywarmhome.co.uk\/newsite\/2026\/03\/22\/system-design-and-sizing\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1522\">system design<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Installer submits application<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You confirm eligibility via email<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grant deducted from upfront cost<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Warm Homes: Local Grant<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Warm Homes Local Grant is aimed at <strong>low-income households<\/strong> and delivered through <strong>local councils<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It funds:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Insulation (loft, cavity, solid wall)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Solar PV<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Heat pumps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ventilation upgrades<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong> Eligibility Criteria<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Located in England<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Low-income household (typically \u2264\u00a336,000 or benefits-based)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>EPC rating <strong>D, E, F or G<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Privately owned home (owner-occupied or private rented)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>EPC &amp; Property Requirements.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>EPC must be <strong>between D\u2013G<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Whole-house retrofit approach (fabric first).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Measures tailored to property condition.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No cost to eligible households.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How It Works.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Funding is <strong>allocated to local authorities<\/strong>, not directly to homeowners.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Councils assess homes and appoint installers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mywarmhome.co.uk\/newsite\/retrofit\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"2047\">Includes technical surveys + retrofit coordination<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/warm-homes-local-grant?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Warm Homes Local Grant Guidance (GOV.UK)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Local Authority Delivery (How to Apply)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike BUS, Warm Homes funding depends on your <strong>local council<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:20px; border-radius:10px; max-width:600px;\">\n  <h3>Find Your Local Council<\/h3>\n  <p>Enter your postcode to find your council contact details for your Warm Homes Fund application.<\/p>\n\n  <input type=\"text\" id=\"postcode\" placeholder=\"e.g. L1 8JQ\"\n    style=\"width:100%; padding:10px; border-radius:5px; border:1px solid #ccc;\">\n\n  <br><br>\n\n  <button onclick=\"findCouncil()\" \n    style=\"padding:10px 15px; border:none; background:#2c7be5; color:white; border-radius:5px; cursor:pointer;\">\n    Find Council\n  <\/button>\n\n  <div id=\"result\" style=\"margin-top:20px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<script>\n\/\/ \ud83d\udd27 Your council contact database (expand this over time)\nconst councilContacts = {\n  \"Liverpool City Council\": {\n    phone: \"0151 233 3000\",\n    website: \"https:\/\/liverpool.gov.uk\"\n  },\n  \"Manchester City Council\": {\n    phone: \"0161 234 5000\",\n    website: \"https:\/\/www.manchester.gov.uk\"\n  },\n  \"Birmingham City Council\": {\n    phone: \"0121 303 1111\",\n    website: \"https:\/\/www.birmingham.gov.uk\"\n  }\n  \/\/ \ud83d\udc49 Add more councils as needed\n};\n\nasync function findCouncil() {\n  const postcode = document.getElementById(\"postcode\").value.trim();\n  const resultDiv = document.getElementById(\"result\");\n\n  if (!postcode) {\n    resultDiv.innerHTML = \"Please enter a postcode.\";\n    return;\n  }\n\n  resultDiv.innerHTML = \"Searching...\";\n\n  try {\n    \/\/ Call MapIt API\n    const response = await fetch(`https:\/\/mapit.mysociety.org\/postcode\/${encodeURIComponent(postcode)}`);\n    const data = await response.json();\n\n    \/\/ Find district\/borough council\n    let councilName = null;\n\n    for (const areaId in data.areas) {\n      const area = data.areas[areaId];\n      if (area.type === \"DIS\" || area.type === \"MTD\" || area.type === \"LBO\" || area.type === \"UTA\") {\n        councilName = area.name;\n        break;\n      }\n    }\n\n    if (!councilName) {\n      resultDiv.innerHTML = \"Council not found. Please try again.\";\n      return;\n    }\n\n    \/\/ Match with your contact database\n    const contact = councilContacts[councilName];\n\n    if (contact) {\n      resultDiv.innerHTML = `\n        <h4>${councilName}<\/h4>\n        <p><strong>Phone:<\/strong> <a href=\"tel:${contact.phone}\">${contact.phone}<\/a><\/p>\n        <p><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"${contact.website}\" target=\"_blank\">${contact.website}<\/a><\/p>\n      `;\n    } else {\n      \/\/ Fallback if not in your database\n      resultDiv.innerHTML = `\n        <h4>${councilName}<\/h4>\n        <p>Contact details not yet available.<\/p>\n        <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/find-local-council\" target=\"_blank\">\n          Find contact details on GOV.UK\n        <\/a><\/p>\n      `;\n    }\n\n  } catch (error) {\n    resultDiv.innerHTML = \"Error finding council. Please try again.\";\n    console.error(error);\n  }\n}\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>You must apply via your council or their delivery partner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Typical route:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Contact local council \/ apply online<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eligibility check (income + EPC + postcode)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Retrofit assessment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Installation via approved contractors<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all councils offer identical schemes\u2014availability depends on funding allocation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Key Differences (BUS vs Warm Homes)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Feature<\/th><th>BUS<\/th><th>Warm Homes Grant<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Who applies<\/td><td>Installer<\/td><td>Local authority<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Income-based<\/td><td>\u274c No<\/td><td>\u2705 Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>EPC requirement<\/td><td>Valid EPC<\/td><td>EPC D\u2013G<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Funding type<\/td><td>Fixed grant<\/td><td>Fully funded (eligible homes)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Measures<\/td><td>Heat pumps \/ biomass<\/td><td>Whole-house upgrades<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. When to Use Each Scheme<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>BUS<\/strong>,  Best for homeowners ready to install a heat pump<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Warm Homes<\/strong>, Best for:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Low-income households.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Poor EPC homes (D\u2013G).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Whole-house upgrades.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Expert Tip.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>From a surveying \/ retrofit perspective:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>BUS installations <strong>often fail without fabric upgrades<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Warm Homes schemes <strong>prioritise insulation + ventilation first<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>EPC data should always be reviewed alongside:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Heat loss calculations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ventilation strategy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Existing defects.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Funding &amp; Grants for Energy Upgrades (UK 1. Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) The Boiler Upgrade Scheme provides upfront grants to help homeowners switch from fossil fuel heating to low-carbon systems like heat pumps. Grant Values. 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