Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund

WPD expects the number of heat pumps and EV chargers in particular to grow dramatically in coming years. Image: WPD.

March 18, 2024

Up to 8,800 social homes could benefit from heat pumps following government funding

Over £75 million from the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund has today (18 March) been allocated to offer free energy efficiency upgrades that could save households up to £400 a year.

Battery storage installations also saw a welcome increase in 2023. Image: Nesta.

December 19, 2023

Government almost quadruples Boiler Upgrade Scheme funding pot

The Boiler Upgrade Scheme has this week (18 December) received a £1.5 billion funding boost from the UK government.

Heat pumps were the second most popular technology type in 2022 according to MCS

August 25, 2023

Social housing fund installs low carbon heating in 401 homes

The government’s Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF) has installed 401 low carbon heating technologies across 401 homes in England.

The installation of heat pumps is becoming increasingly common

February 7, 2022

Government announces £179m for energy efficiency measures in social housing

The government has announced £179 million in funding to provide energy efficiency upgrades to social housing, including the installation of heat pumps and solar panels.