UK Government Plans to “Unleash the Rooftop Revolution” in its Newly Published Warm Homes Plan

The UK government’s long-awaited ‘Warm Homes Plan’, published yesterday (21^st January 2026), sets out how it plans to tackle the national emergency of rising energy bills. It includes spending £15 billion for funding to make homes warmer and healthier, including zero and low-interest loans to install solar panels, with the aim of tripling the number of UK homes with the panels by 2030.

 

The measures, which have been strongly welcomed by the energy and finance industries, include:

 

•       Extending the Boiler Upgrade Scheme by a further year to 2029/30, offering £7,500 grants for air source heat pumps

 

•       Additional £600m for low-income households to receive funding for the full cost of solar panels and batteries taking the total available to £5bn

 

•       Low and zero-interest loans for households irrespective of income

 

The policies in the plan aim to ensure low-income and middle-income households, as well as those in the private and social rented sectors can access the benefits of this technology. According to the published plan, the Warm Homes Plan could put solar panels on the roofs of up to 3 million more homes by 2030. 

 

Our own view is simple: 

 

We’re absolutely thrilled that the government is taking these important steps to reduce energy bills, particularly for the vulnerable. 

 

If you’re a homeowner or a B2B partner engaging with Warm Homes schemes, our advice is to remember that installation quality matters, as does the longevity of your installer.

 

Poor workmanship costs more in the long run and a warranty only has value if the installer is still trading when you need it. That's why we'd advise choosing an installer with at least 5+ years of proven experience and real integrity. 

Read more advice in our blog – Seven Things to Consider When Installing Solar Panels at Home.