New Warm Homes Funding: How You Can Cut Bills with Solar & Batteries
The UK Government has announced a major new Warm Homes
UK Government Unveils £15bn Warm Homes Plan Backing Solar Panels and Home Batteries
On Wednesday, 21 January 2026 the UK Government has published details of its long-awaited Warm Homes Plan
A £15 billion programme designed to help households install energy upgrades including solar panels, home batteries, and low-carbon heating with the aim of cutting energy bills and tackling fuel poverty.
Under the plan, low-income and fuel-poor households may receive fully funded packages of upgrades worth £9,000 to £12,000 including solar generation and battery storage without any upfront cost.
For other homeowners, the government says low-interest and zero-interest loans will be available to support the installation of solar panels, batteries, heat pumps, and insulation.
“A Turning Point,” Says Prime Minister
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer welcomed the publication of the plan, saying:
“A warm home shouldn’t be a privilege it should be a basic guarantee for every family in Britain.”
Industry bodies also reacted positively. Dhara Vyas, chief executive of trade association Energy UK, said the £15 billion commitment:
“Provides certainty to investors and businesses in the energy market,” helping support long-term deployment of solar and storage.
Camilla Born, CEO of Electrify Britain, a joint campaign group supported by Octopus Energy and EDF, added:
“This plan will help cut bills long-term,”
but she stressed:
“We now need effective delivery to turn these commitments into real installations.”
Consumer Focus on Solar and Batteries
Consumer groups have highlighted that pairing solar PV with battery storage can significantly increase savings, allowing homes to store self-generated energy and use it during peak periods.
The government’s own technical annex estimates that a typical household could save up to £550 a year on bills by combining solar, battery storage, and a heat pump though savings will vary by property and energy use.
What Comes Next
Although the plan has been formally published, many details are still pending, including eligibility criteria and the process for applying for loans and funded upgrades. These will be released by ministers over the coming months.
Experts say early engagement with installers and understanding likely eligibility will help households act quickly once applications open. “This approach puts control in customers’ hands,” said one industry representative.
For more on this announcement see:
- Government launch of Warm Homes Plan Families to save in biggest home upgrade plan in British history (gov.uk)
- Analysis of solar, heat pump & battery backing ’Approach puts control in customers’ hands’: green economy reacts (BusinessGreen)
- What households can expect UK Warm Homes Plan: What Homeowners & Businesses Can Expect (Energy Digital)
- Broader coverage from news outlets UK households to get £15bn for solar and green tech to lower energy bills (AOL)
- Broader UK media perspective UK’s £15bn Warm Homes Plan will be a boon to EV ownership (Electric Drives TV)
- Context on how solar & batteries fit into the retrofit drive £15bn Warm Homes Plan maps out mass retrofit drive (Construction Enquirer)
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