Warm Homes Plan

Ministerial foreword 7

Executive summary 10

Chapter 1: The case for change 16

Energy insecurity and the cost of living 16

Fuel poverty and its impacts on the nation’s health and health inequalities 17

Climate change 20

Lack of access to home upgrades 21

Chapter 2: Our vision for UK homes 24

Cheap, clean power in the home 24

Clean heat for warmer homes and lower bills 27

Unleashing the rooftop solar revolution 33

Embracing energy storage and consumer-led flexibility 38

Upgrading buildings for year-round performance 41

Chapter 3: Our offer to consumers 47

Universal support for upgrading homes 49

Support for low-income households 55

Standing up for renters 60

Building new homes fit for the future 65

Making electricity cheaper 65

Driving efficiency and lowering bills 66

Improving the consumer journey 67

Straightforward installation 67

Network connections 76

Chapter 4: How we will deliver at scale 78

The Warm Homes Agency 78

Strategic area-based coordination 80

Improving quality and consumer protection 85

Advice and information 90

Unlocking clean tech: EPCs and smart meters 90

Hydrogen and biomethane 91

Devolution considerations 92

Chapter 5: Unlocking the potential of district heating 96

Our plan for heat networks 97

Our ambition for heat network growth 102

Phases of delivery 102

Growing the heat network market 107

High public trust 107

Competitive heat prices 109

Supply chain capacity 110

Better access to low-carbon heat sources 110

Local certainty through zoning 113

Chapter 6: A plan for growth, jobs, and innovation 117

Creating good quality jobs 120

Growing the home upgrade workforce 127

Boosting British manufacturing and innovation 138

Warm Homes Plan at a glance 147

Lowering bills 148

Cutting fuel poverty 149

Delivering good jobs and growth across the country 149