The UK government’s Warm Homes Grant & Plan is a transformative investment aimed at tackling fuel poverty, reducing carbon emissions and accelerating progress toward net zero. With £3.4 billion committed from 2025 to 2028, this funding is a powerful opportunity for local authorities and social housing providers to make meaningful, measurable change in their communities.
How do you ensure maximum value from every pound and penny?
At The Retrofit Academy (TRA), our answer is clear: Invest in people, not just properties.
What Is the Warm Homes Grant?
Warm Homes funding is split into two key streams:
Warm Homes: Local Grant (WH:LG)
The Warm Homes Local Grant (WH:LG) is a £500 million government initiative that runs from April 2025 to March 2028. It applies to privately owned or rented homes with an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating below C, where residents earn under £36,000 annually or meet alternative benefit-based or postcode-based criteria.
Eligible upgrades include insulation, solar panels, and low-carbon heating systems – such as air source heat pumps – at no cost. The funding is overseen by local authorities, who are responsible for identifying eligible homes, overseeing delivery, and ensuring compliance with PAS 2035 standards.
Warm Homes Grant: Social Housing Fund (SHF) Wave 3
The Warm Homes Social Housing Fund (SHF) Wave 3 is a £1.29 billion government initiative running from April 2025 to March 2028, targeting homes below EPC band C, helping landlords upgrade properties through coordinated, whole-house retrofit measures.
Eligible improvements include insulation, low-carbon heating systems such as air source heat pumps, mechanical ventilation, and solar PV. All retrofit works must comply with PAS 2035 standards to ensure quality, consistency, and long-term performance.
Funding is open to local authorities, combined authorities, registered providers of social housing (including housing associations), and charities that own social housing.
These grants present an unprecedented opportunity – but only if delivery is well-planned, skills-driven, and standards-aligned.
Retrofit Success Depends on Workforce Readiness
Retrofit is a skilled process governed by PAS 2035 – the British Standard for quality and compliance. Failure to meet this standard risks:
- Non-compliant delivery
- Costly rework
- Reputational damage
- Potential clawback of funding
That’s why skilled Retrofit Coordinators, Assessors, Designers, Advisors, and Installers are critical. And that’s where The Retrofit Academy comes in.
We’ve trained thousands of professionals nationwide and are proud to be the UK’s leading provider of retrofit training, supporting:
✅ Local authorities
✅ Housing associations
✅ Contractors and supply chains
✅ Career changers and local communities
Creating Social Value – Not Just Warmer Homes
The Warm Homes Grant can do more than improve properties – it can transform lives.
By developing a retrofit-ready workforce, you’re also:
- Creating local jobs and green career pathways
- Supporting inclusive, low-carbon economic growth
- Engaging residents in training and apprenticeships
- Delivering better health, comfort, and affordability for tenants
Every funded project becomes a lever for community renewal, building long-term capacity that outlives the funding window.
The Retrofit Academy: Your Trusted Training Partner
We don’t just deliver courses – we deliver strategy, structure, and support to help you meet your targets with confidence.
Our offer includes:
- Accredited training aligned with PAS 2035
- Workforce development plans tailored to your area and needs
- Flexible learning options for teams and individuals
- Access to co-funding through Skills Bootcamps and LEP partnerships
- Consultation and support throughout project delivery
Get the Most from Your Warm Homes Grant Funding
Whether you’re just getting started or already planning delivery, now is the time to act.
📩 Email [email protected] to arrange a free personalised consultation with David Pierpoint, our CEO.
We’ll help you:
- Identify your current workforce capacity
- Develop a robust, scalable skills pipeline
- Align your team with PAS 2035 standards
- Maximise social value and long-term impact
Let’s make retrofit work – for people, for homes, and our communities.
