What is the Warm Homes Plan and am I eligible for funding?
Why acting now could unlock bigger savings
In January 2026, the government announced the landmark £15 billion ‘Warm Homes Plan’. Labelled the biggest public investment in home upgrades in British history, this long- awaited plan aims to secure UK energy independence, tackle the climate crisis and cut energy bills for good.
In this article we look into some of the headline announcements, explain who might benefit, and why waiting for funding might not be the best idea for long term savings.
What is the Warm Homes Plan?
The Warm Homes Plan is an ambitious commitment from the UK Government to help more families to cut their energy bills through funding for solar panels, batteries, heat pumps and insulation.
The total £15bn investment package, which mainly includes grants, as well as possible government backed finance, will aim to support upgrades to 5 million properties by 2030.
The targets the government hope to achieve by 2030 include:
- Installing solar panels on an additional 3 million homes.
- Achieving 450,000+ heat pump installations per year by 2030.
- Supporting 180,000 additional jobs.
- Lifting up to one million families out of fuel poverty.
Am I eligible for Warm Homes Plan grant support?
At the moment, many of the details around who qualifies for the Warm Homes Plan are still being confirmed. While the plan sets out ambitious long-term goals, it doesn’t guarantee that every household will be eligible for grants or low-cost finance – and any new schemes are unlikely to be available straight away.
The government will share more information later this year, with a wider call for evidence planned in 2026 on what additional support the Warm Homes Fund could offer — including the possibility of zero- or low-interest green loans.
For now, most grant support is expected to continue through existing schemes, with the majority of funding focused on helping lower-income households. This includes:
- The Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS), which provides a £7,500 grant towards the cost of installing a heat pump for homeowners.
- Low-income grant programmes, such as the Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund and Warm Homes: Local Grant, delivered through local authorities and social housing providers.
How can I start saving now?
With millions of homes targeted for upgrades by 2030, installer capacity, equipment supply and grid connections are expected to tighten, pushing up prices and extending lead times for solar panel installations. Installing solar panels before this inevitable rush will secure your installation slot and lock in today’s pricing.
Crucially, acting now doesn’t mean missing out later. Solar panels and batteries installed today are likely to benefit from future smart tariffs, export pricing and market reforms as they’re introduced.
This means immediate bill savings and long-term protection from rising energy costs.
Every month you delay is money lost.
A typical 10 panel, 4.75kW domestic solar and battery system can deliver £950–£1,400 a year in long-term savings and export earnings. Here’s how:
- Around £950 per year (c.£80 per month) with 10 solar panels, by using your power at home and exporting your excess power on our standard 15p/kWh Solar Savings export tariff.
- Over £1,700 saved in your first year (c.£140 per month) with 10 solar panels, a 10kWh battery and a smart tariff, using Good Energy’s exclusive 25p/kWh export tariff (available for 12 months when both solar and a battery are installed by Good Energy).
- Long-term savings of over £1,400 a year (£120 per month) with 10 solar panels, a 10kWh battery and a smart tariff using our standard 15p/kWh Solar Savings export rate.
Steve’s story
✅ 5kW solar panels
✅ 13.5 kWh Tesla Powerwall
📊 Expected annual savings: £1,945
“Our installation took place in the winter, and from the very first month our solar panels and battery have covered most of what we are using at home.” Steve, Dorset
It’s brilliant to see the government placing green technologies at the heart of lowering British energy bills for good. The Warm Homes Plan sets a clear direction of travel and will help millions of households over the coming years.
For homeowners who are able to act now, the biggest savings are available sooner rather than later. Installing solar and batteries means lower bills straight away, protection against rising costs, and access to future smart tariffs as the market evolves. With Good Energy, you can get a personalised quote to see exactly how much you could save – and decide whether now is the right time to start.
