Background

What Is the Warm Homes Plan?

The Energy Company Obligation (ECO4) scheme has now closed. The UK Government is preparing to launch the Warm Homes Plan, a new and ambitious programme designed to upgrade millions of homes to higher energy efficiency standards.

The Warm Homes Plan is primarily aimed at households on lower incomes, in fuel poverty, or living in properties with a low Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating. Eligible households are expected to be able to access improvements at little or no cost.

Retrofit Group has extensive experience delivering government-funded retrofit schemes and will be ready to deliver under the Warm Homes Plan as soon as it launches. Register your interest below and we'll contact you when the scheme opens.

Key Facts
Replaces ECO4The Warm Homes Plan is the direct successor to ECO4 and continues the government's commitment to funded home upgrades.
Targets Fuel PovertyPriority households include those on qualifying benefits, with low incomes, or in properties with an EPC rating of D, E, F or G.
Major Scale of InvestmentThe plan includes £15bn worth of funding with a goal of upgrading 5 million homes by 2030, making it one of the UK's largest ever home improvement programmes.
Delivered by Approved ContractorsAll installations must be carried out by MCS-certified, PAS 2030-compliant contractors. Retrofit Group holds all required accreditations.

What's Covered

Measures Available Under the Warm Homes Plan

A wide range of energy efficiency and low-carbon heating measures can be funded, subject to eligibility and property assessment.

Insulation

  • Loft & roof insulation
  • Cavity wall insulation
  • Solid wall insulation (internal & external)
  • Underfloor insulation
  • Room-in-roof insulation

Low-Carbon Heating

  • Air source heat pumps
  • Ground source heat pumps
  • Heating system upgrades
  • Smart heating controls
  • Heat pump-ready radiators

Renewables & Storage

  • Solar PV panels
  • Battery storage systems
  • Solar thermal
  • Energy monitoring
  • EV-ready infrastructure

Glazing & Ventilation

  • Double & triple glazing
  • Draught-proofing
  • Mechanical ventilation
  • Thermal doors

Boilers & Gas

  • First-time gas connection
  • Gas boiler replacement (limited eligibility)
  • Electric storage heaters
  • Heating controls & TRVs

Social & Rented Housing

  • Housing association stock
  • Private rental sector
  • Local authority housing
  • Multi-unit & tenement blocks

Do You Qualify?

Warm Homes Plan Eligibility

Eligibility is assessed based on household income, benefit status, and property EPC rating. The quickest way to find out is to let us check for you — it takes less than 5 minutes.

You may be eligible if your household:

Receives qualifying benefits (Universal Credit, Housing Benefit, ESA, JSA, Pension Credit, Income Support, Child Tax Credit, Working Tax Credit)
Has a household income below the scheme threshold (typically under £31,000 per year)
Lives in a property with an EPC rating of D, E, F, or G — indicating poor energy performance
Is in private rented accommodation where the landlord is willing to consent to works
Is referred through a local authority or NHS health referral pathway (Great British Insulation Scheme / Local Authority Flexible Eligibility)

Note: Specific eligibility criteria and funding levels are subject to the terms set by the obligated energy supplier funding your installation. Retrofit Group will confirm your eligibility and any contribution required (if any) before any works commence.

Free Eligibility Check

Find Out If You Qualify

Leave your details and our team will check your eligibility and call you back — no commitment, no pressure.

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Our Track Record

Why Choose Retrofit Group for the Warm Homes Plan?

We've been delivering government-funded retrofit schemes since the early ECO phases. When the Warm Homes Plan launches, we'll be ready from day one.

5,000+
Measures installed under government schemes
MCS
Certified for heat pumps and solar PV
PAS 2030
Compliant — required for all scheme installs
Scotland
Based in Glasgow, delivering nationwide

Full-Service Delivery

We handle everything from the initial eligibility check and surveying through to installation, sign-off, and aftercare. You don't need to manage multiple contractors.

Experienced Team

Our in-house surveyors, project managers, and installation engineers have delivered thousands of government-scheme measures. Warm Homes Plan is not new territory for us.

Accredited & Insured

MCS certified, TrustMark registered, Gas Safe registered, RECC member, and PAS 2030 compliant. Every accreditation required to deliver under the Warm Homes Plan scheme.

The Process

How We Deliver Your Warm Homes Plan Upgrade

From first contact to completed installation, we handle every stage. Here's what to expect.

1

Check Your Eligibility

Complete the form on this page or call us on 0141 260 5837. We'll ask a few simple questions about your household income, benefits, and property to confirm whether you qualify under the Warm Homes Plan.

2

Free Home Survey

One of our qualified surveyors visits your property at no cost. They'll assess your home's current energy efficiency, identify the most impactful measures, and produce a report confirming what's available under the scheme.

3

We Handle the Paperwork

Retrofit Group manages the application to the scheme funder on your behalf. We submit all technical documentation, arrange scaffolding or access as required, and confirm your installation date — with zero admin burden on you.

4

Installation & Handover

Our certified engineers install your measures to MCS and PAS 2030 standards. Once complete, we walk you through everything, register your warranties, and provide an updated EPC for your property.

Common Questions

Warm Homes Plan FAQ

Not exactly — it's the successor to ECO4. ECO4 has closed, and the Warm Homes Plan is the UK Government's new energy efficiency programme. It covers many of the same measures but with a broader scope and updated eligibility criteria. If you previously applied for ECO4 but were unsuccessful, it's worth checking whether you qualify under the new scheme.

Yes. The Warm Homes Plan operates across England, Scotland, and Wales. In Scotland, it works alongside existing Scottish Government programmes such as the Home Energy Scotland grant and loan scheme. Retrofit Group operates across Central Scotland and can advise you on the best combination of funding available to your household.

In many cases, eligible households receive improvements completely free of charge. However, the amount of funding available depends on the energy supplier funding your installation and the specific measures being installed. Where a contribution is required, it will be confirmed before any works commence — there are no hidden costs.

Possibly. Each scheme has its own rules about what measures can be installed in a property that has already received prior scheme improvements. In some cases, additional measures such as solar PV or heat pumps can be added. Our surveyor will be able to advise based on your specific property and what was previously installed.

Yes, in some circumstances. The Warm Homes Plan can fund improvements to privately rented properties where the landlord gives consent and the tenant meets the eligibility criteria. There may also be landlord contribution requirements in certain cases. We can liaise with your landlord directly if required.

Take Action Today

Register Your Interest Today

The Warm Homes Plan is coming. Register your interest now and we'll be in touch as soon as the scheme launches to confirm whether your home qualifies.