New £31.8m Investment to Tackle Fuel Poverty Across the Region
Mayor Steve Rotheram and the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority are investing £31.8m into the new Warm Homes Local Grant programme.
The scheme is designed to help residents save money on energy bills while making approximately 2,000 homes more energy efficient.
Applications are now open for homeowners and private landlords, who can apply for grants of up to £15,000.
The funding covers a range of green measures, including solar panels, air-source heat pumps, and professional wall and loft insulation.
Improving Quality of Life Through Home Upgrades
The initiative targets progress towards EPC Band C for properties in Halton, Knowsley, St Helens, and Wirral.
Local contractors, including Birkenhead-based LMF Energy and Fairway Energy in Kirkby, have been appointed to carry out the improvements.
Eligibility for the grant is linked to household income, receipt of benefits, or specific qualifying postcodes.
Mayor Steve Rotheram emphasised the importance of providing a safety net for families during periods of energy uncertainty, he said:
“Everyone deserves the dignity of a warm, safe home. But for too many people across our region, that simply isn’t the reality.
“With increasing uncertainty around energy security, it’s vital that we have a strong safety net in place to support families when they fall on hard times.”
“This funding we’ve secured will allow us to help thousands of disadvantaged families to stay warm, cut their bills, and improve their quality of life.”
A Major Step Toward Net Zero 2035
The programme is a key component of the Combined Authority’s plan to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2035.
By focusing on domestic properties, which account for roughly a third of the region’s CO2 emissions, the CA aims to address both environmental targets and the cost-of-living crisis simultaneously.
Steve Rotheram said:
“By upgrading homes with better insulation and low-carbon technologies, we’re not only tackling fuel poverty head on, we’re also reducing our carbon footprint too.
“Domestic properties account for around a third of our region’s CO2 emissions, making this one of the most impactful steps we can take for our future.
“In 2026, no one should have to choose between heating and eating. That’s why I’m determined to take action and ensure we support those who need it most.”
Residents in Liverpool and Sefton can also access the programme by applying directly to their respective councils.
Interested households can register their interest through the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority’s website or the Government Portal.
