What is the Warm Homes Plan and am I eligible for funding?
What funding could be available, who’s likely to qualify, and 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 solar panel 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, 4.75kWp domestic solar system can deliver up to £853 per year* in long-term savings and export earnings. You can increase those savings even further by adding a battery and making the most of our export tariffs:
- Up to £853 per year* with 10 solar panels, by using your electricity at home and exporting excess power on our standard 12p/kWh Solar Savings export tariff.
- Save even more with a battery, which lets you store excess solar electricity to use later, reducing the amount of electricity you need to buy from the grid.
- Unlock our highest export rate when you install both solar panels and a battery with Good Energy, giving you access to our 25p/kWh Solar Savings Exclusive export tariff for your first 12 months**.
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.
Alternatively, you can call us on 0345 034 0755. Our experts are available on weekdays from 9am-5pm.
* Total annual bill savings are based on average generation data from 150 Good Energy solar installations completed between 2018 and 2025, with an average size of 4.75kWp (10 panels). System estimated to generate 5,035kWh per year, of which 1762.25kWh is used at home, reducing electricity bought from the grid, and 3,272kWh exported at 12p/kWh through Good Energy’s Solar Savings tariff. Actual savings may vary depending on system size, tariff rates and household electricity use. Solar packages start from £6,380, including installation (May 2026). Price varies by property and system specification. For full calculations, visit http://www.goodenergy.co.uk/solar-earnings.
** Solar Savings is a variable tariff, so the rates are subject to change. Solar Savings Exclusive is a 12-month export tariff available when you install solar panels and a battery with Good Energy. While the rate is subject to change to new customers, once your term begins the price is fixed for 12 months. After this time you will roll onto our standard export tariff.
