West Northamptonshire Council launched a new £2.6 million grant on 10 March 2026 to help residents on lower incomes in Northampton, Northamptonshire, make their homes warmer and cheaper to run. The Warm Homes: Local Grant provides financial help for home improvements that cut energy bills and increase comfort for residents across the region.
This funding is available to homeowners and people renting from private landlords who have a total household income of £36,000 or less. Residents might also qualify if they live in certain priority postcode areas, provided their home currently has a low energy efficiency rating.
The money can be used for various upgrades, including better insulation, smart heating controls, and modern heating systems that use less carbon. The council is working with Sureserve Energy Services UK Ltd to deliver the programme locally.
Sureserve Energy Services UK Ltd will assess who is eligible and manage the installation of any approved energy-saving measures. This initiative aims to provide immediate relief from high heating costs while also helping the council meet local carbon reduction targets.
Eligible households are being encouraged to apply for the support now to begin saving money on their monthly fuel bills. The scheme uses government funding and is expected to provide assistance to local residents over the next three years.
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