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This page provides an overview of the key funding programmes and delivery considerations supporting housing decarbonisation across England. It covers eligibility, funding routes and practical next steps for organisations delivering retrofit and energy efficiency improvements, as well as the role of early engagement and frameworks in enabling successful, long‑term outcomes.
If you have received funding or are planning future decarbonisation programmes, these FAQs are designed to help you understand what’s available and how to move forward with confidence.
SHDF has been set up to improve the energy performance of social homes in England that are currently below EPC standards. The fund will therefore improve the energy efficiency of these homes, tackle fuel poverty, support the sector in retrofitting housing stock, create jobs and ultimately improve the standards of comfort and well-being for social housing tenants
Local Authorities, Combined Authorities, Registered Providers of social housing and Registered Charities that own social housing can apply directly for SHDF Wave 3 Funding, or as part of a consortium such as Fusion21.
Arms-length management organisations (ALMOs) that are not registered
providers can apply as part of a consortium led by an organisation that is eligible to lead an application.
The Warm Homes: Local Grant is a Government funding programme that enables local authorities across England to deliver energy efficiency improvements and low‑carbon heating measures to low‑income households living in privately owned homes.
The grant is designed to help reduce fuel poverty while supporting longer‑term decarbonisation objectives and progress towards Net Zero 2050. It has become the primary route for local authority–led delivery in this area, supporting investment in home upgrades over the coming years.
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Early engagement helps organisations identify risks early, align supply chain capacity, and plan engagement effectively. This reduces mobilisation delays and supports smoother delivery once works begin.
Frameworks provide access to pre‑qualified, delivery‑ready suppliers, cost certainty and established governance arrangements. This supports faster mobilisation, reduces risk and helps maintain quality across multi‑year decarbonisation programmes.
If you would like more information about decarbonisation solutions and how we can help with your funding applications, please get in touch by completing the below form and one of our team will be in touch!