What to expect with the Warm Homes Plan
The Warm Homes Plan has been promised by the government to help household bills by up to £500 a year. With many moving parts being put into place, how does this affect you on the job? Here’s our Director of External Affairs Martyn Bridges’ take on what’s to come.
Move towards electrified tech
Moving away from the “fabric-first” approach of using insulation to warm properties, the Warm Homes Plan instead focuses on increasing support to electrified technology. Through various low or zero-interest grants like the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS), the government plans to help consumers with transitioning away from gas boilers.
Heat network push
The government hopes to double heat demand generated by heat networks to 7%. Heat networks are powered by one power source that heat several outputs, usually flats or villages. A big push towards heat networks means there could be a dip in demand for individual heating products, particularly in high density areas like city centres, as district heating takes hold.
ECO4 scheme
As of March 2026, ECO4 will be ending. Currently, ECO4 funds around 1,000 heat pumps per month. Unless the Warm Homes Plan can make up the shortfall, this will impact installers who rely on the consistent work generated by ECO4. Demand for heat pumps will come from domestic homeowners rather than government funded housing.
New mandates for heat pump owners
Under the new Warm Homes Plan, consumer protections will be introduced regarding heat pumps. With these new mandates, you may be required to visit properties and show homeowners the best settings to use for heat pumps.
Lastly, the government announced it will reduce the red tape around distress installations that take weeks or even months to get approval. Under new plans, the approval timeline will be shortened to just three days after a quotation is agreed.
Find out more about the Warm Homes Plan
For more information on the Warm Homes Plan, head to the website below.