The Warm Homes Fund is a National Grid initiative which installs first-time gas central heating systems in Leicester city properties. The scheme is for home owners and private renting tenants. The application window for the Warm Homes Fund has now closed. No new applications will be accepted.
What is the Warm Homes Fund?
The aim of this initiative is to deliver fully-funded first-time gas central heating systems to eligible homes across Leicester.
Homes that do not have gas central heating, could get connected to the gas mains, if needed, and have a gas central heating system installed for free.
Switching from electric heating to gas central heating can save households up to £350 each year on their annual fuel bill.
To deliver this scheme we are working in partnership with E.ON and City Energy. You do not need to be an E.ON customer to benefit from this scheme.
The £150m fund has been established by National Grid to support local authorities to address some of the issues affecting fuel poor households. Other funding for the initiative has been provided from public sector partners.
Homes qualify for the Warm Homes Fund if they are in Leicester city and the main source of heating is not gas.
This scheme is not taking any more applications. There might be other schemes to assist you. Please visit our Energy Efficiency page for more information.
The application window for the Warm Homes Fund has now closed. No new applications will be accepted.
Frequently asked questions
E.ON are delivering the scheme on behalf of the council. You do not have to be an E.ON customer to benefit from the scheme.
You cannot apply for a new central heating system. Other schemes might be able to help you, please see our energy efficiency page.
The application window has now closed for this scheme. Other schemes might be able to help you, please see our energy efficiency page.
The application window has now closed for this scheme. Other schemes might be able to help you, please see our energy efficiency page.
No, the scheme is not means tested and there are no income related eligibility criteria.
The central heating system is free (including the survey) for owner occupiers. Landlords might have to pay a contribution. There is no obligation to proceed if you change your mind.
Gas is cheaper than electricity or oil and has the lowest carbon dioxide emissions apart from wood. Your new central heating system will include an 'A’ rated boiler, thermostatic radiator valves to control the heat for each room, a programmer and room thermostat to help keep your home at a comfortable temperature without wasting fuel.
Free loft and cavity wall insulation might be available through another scheme. See our Green Homes Grant page.
It usually takes between 4-6 weeks to reach the installation stage.
Contact
You can also contact the Leicester City Warm Homes Fund team at E.ON by calling 0333 202 4481 (freephone) or emailing them at whfapplications@eonenergy.com.