What is the Warm Homes Social Housing Fund?

A strategic push toward net zero

Introduced by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, the Warm Homes Fund provides financial support to local authorities and housing associations to decarbonise their social housing portfolios.

This includes improving insulation, upgrading inefficient heating systems, and integrating renewable technologies such as solar PV and heat pumps.

Now entering Wave 3, the scheme is central to the government’s commitment to tackling fuel poverty and delivering on its climate change promises.

With £1.29 billion from the initiative, plus matching funds from local councils, this is a huge opportunity housing providers need to take advantage of.

How the funding works

The fund is awarded in waves, with eligible organisations invited to submit proposals based on local priorities.

The scale, impact, and preparedness of the proposed upgrades typically determine the allocation of funding. Therefore, early planning and technical accuracy are very important.

Successful applicants receive financial backing to make energy-efficient upgrades that align with government retrofit standards, focusing on long-term performance and measurable impact.

This is where the right delivery partner makes all the difference.

We support housing providers at every stage, from identifying opportunities and building the business case, through to installation and being a long-term maintenance and monitoring partner.

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Technologies that deliver

The social housing decarbonisation fund is used to implement a wide range of renewable energy and energy-efficient technologies, which are at the core of what we do.

These include:

Air Source Heat Pumps: providing low-carbon heating while dramatically improving EPC ratings
Solar PV Systems: generating on-site clean energy and reducing grid dependency
Battery Storage: capturing surplus solar energy for use when it’s needed most
MVHR Systems: improving air quality while recovering waste heat

This technology plays a huge role in decarbonising homes, and our expert in-house teams can deploy each efficiently and at scale.

Why this matters now

The decarbonisation of homes is becoming increasingly urgent due to rising energy prices and the escalating climate emergency.

The Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund is more than just a funding opportunity; it’s a chance for social housing providers to future-proof their portfolios, ease the cost-of-living burden on residents, and contribute meaningfully to the UK’s net-zero targets.

With decades of experience working alongside housing associations, we understand the sector’s priorities and unique challenges.

We deliver compliant, cost-effective solutions that not only meet funding requirements but exceed performance expectations.

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A trusted Warm Homes delivery partner

We’re a long-standing partner to housing providers across the UK.

Our work is built on technical expertise, rigorous quality standards, and a deep understanding of what social landlords need: reliable, future-ready systems that deliver value over the long term.

Whether you’re looking to retrofit existing stock or integrate renewables into new developments, we offer:

Strategic consultancy to align with funding criteria
In-house design
Professional installation and commissioning
Long-term maintenance and monitoring support

Let’s make homes warmer, greener, and more efficient

The Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund is a powerful tool to drive decarbonisation in the housing sector. But success depends on getting it right, from the planning phase through to delivery.

We bring the insight, capability, and commitment to help you make the most of this opportunity.

Get in touch with our team to find out how we can support your application and deliver energy-efficient upgrades that benefit you, your residents, and the planet.