The UK Government has announced a major new investment that could transform how homes across the country use and pay for energy.
The long-awaited Warm Homes Plan will provide £15 billion over the next five years to help households install solar panels and battery storage, with the aim of cutting energy bills, reducing fuel poverty and accelerating the move to clean, home-generated power.
For homeowners in Bristol, South Gloucestershire and across the UK, this could be one of the biggest opportunities yet to future-proof your home and take control of rising energy costs.
What is the Warm Homes Plan?
First promised back in 2024, the Warm Homes Plan has now been confirmed by the government and focuses on helping households switch to low-carbon energy technologies.
The plan will:
- Triple the number of homes with solar panels
- Help lift over one million people out of fuel poverty
- Reduce reliance on expensive grid electricity
- Support up to 180,000 clean energy jobs
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer described the plan as a way to make warm, efficient homes a “basic guarantee” rather than a luxury.
What funding is available?
The government has confirmed a mix of grants and low-interest loans to help homeowners and landlords cover the cost of:
- Solar panels
- Home battery storage
Key measures include:
Fully funded solar & batteries for low-income households
An extra £600 million has been allocated so qualifying households can receive solar panels and batteries at no cost, taking total funding for this group to £5 billion.
Low and zero-interest loans
Available to households regardless of income, making solar and battery systems more affordable than ever.
How much could you save?
For a typical three-bedroom semi-detached home, installing solar panels and a home battery could save £500–£1,000 per year on electricity bills, depending on usage, system size and tariff.
By generating your own power during the day and storing it for later, you can use more of your own energy, buy less from the grid, and protect yourself from future price rises.
Why solar is the smartest investment
Solar panels offer the best return for the lowest installation cost of any home energy upgrade.
Industry experts agree that rooftop solar provides the biggest reduction in energy bills, the fastest payback, and long-term protection from energy price volatility.
As one industry leader said:
“Solar panels give the biggest bang for buck – they’re the cheapest to install and the most effective at cutting bills.”
What does this mean for homeowners in Bristol & South Gloucestershire?
This is the clearest signal yet that the UK is moving rapidly towards solar-powered homes. With funding expanding and demand expected to rise, early adopters will be in the best position to access grants and funding, lock in today’s installation prices, and start saving sooner.
At LA Electrical & Solar, we are already seeing growing interest from homeowners who want to take control of their energy and reduce their monthly bills.
Thinking about solar or battery storage?
If you’re considering making your home more energy-efficient, now is the perfect time to start planning.
We can help you understand which grants may apply, design the right solar and battery system for your home, and maximise your savings from day one.
Get in touch today to book a free, no-obligation survey and find out how much you could save with solar.
