Hundreds of households across Nottingham and the wider county are set to benefit from a major energy‑efficiency investment, following the award of almost £18 million in Government funding through the Warm Homes: Local Grant.
The funding aims to help residents cut energy bills, tackle fuel poverty, and improve comfort as part of long‑term net‑zero ambitions.
Nottingham City Council has secured £7.4 million of the total grant, enabling low‑income homeowners and private renters to access a wide range of fully funded energy‑efficiency upgrades. These include:
- Wall, loft, and floor insulation
- Solar panels
- Double‑glazed windows and doors
- Air source heat pumps
The scheme, announced by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and administered by the Midlands Net Zero Hub, will run until March 2028. A combined £18 million will be shared between all eight Nottinghamshire local councils, significantly expanding support for households struggling with high energy costs.
Through this funding, Nottingham City Council aims to upgrade more than 420 homes over the next two and a half years. The programme focuses on residents who are in, or at risk of, fuel poverty – helping them reduce energy bills, improve thermal comfort and wellbeing, and future‑proof their homes against rising costs.
The WHLG builds on Nottingham’s strong track record in delivering Government‑funded retrofit schemes. Since 2021, the Local Authority Delivery and Home Upgrade Grant programmes have enabled over 1,200 private homes to receive new energy‑saving improvements. Many past recipients have praised the schemes for lowering bills and transforming the efficiency of their homes.
Councillor Jay Hayes, Nottingham City Council’s Interim Executive Member for Climate and Energy, said:
“We are delighted to be supporting Nottingham residents through the Warm Homes: Local Grant. This funding does more than improve the energy efficiency of homes – it helps lower energy bills, keeps homes warmer and more comfortable, and supports better health and wellbeing.
“Having already supported over 1,200 households across the city, it is wonderful to see the difference these improvements make. This programme is a vital step in helping people who are experiencing fuel poverty, as well as preventing others from falling into it.”
To qualify for the Warm Homes: Local Grant, households must meet the following criteria:
- The property must have an Energy Performance Certificate rating of D–G
- Household income must be below £36,000, or residents must be in receipt of eligible benefits
- Alternatively, properties located in a Government‑approved eligible postcode may qualify
Applications for Nottingham City Council are being managed by the Nottingham Energy Partnership. Due to high early interest – combined with applicants carried over from previous schemes – residents are encouraged to register as soon as possible. Some households may be placed on a waiting list for later phases of the programme.
With fuel poverty rising and climate targets accelerating, this substantial funding boost represents a major step toward a warmer, greener, and more resilient Nottingham.
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