Overview
- Ministers are preparing to publish proposals next month for a four‑year Warm Homes Fund worth up to £13 billion.
- The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero says an extra £1.5 billion lifts planned public investment to nearly £15 billion.
- Draft measures include lifting restrictions on small plug‑in solar units for balconies, patios and flat roofs to speed uptake.
- Financing options under discussion would enable installations with no upfront payment, repaid through energy bills over five to ten years.
- All households are expected to be eligible, with greater upfront help proposed for lower‑income homes to ensure fair access.