Households across Bexley Borough, Essex and Kent are being encouraged to take advantage of the Government’s Warm Homes: Local Grant (WHLG). The scheme helps make homes warmer, more energy efficient and more affordable to heat. All while supporting the UK’s drive toward cleaner, low-carbon living.
At Harvard Renewables, we help local homeowners and landlords make the most of this opportunity. With the Warm Homes: Local Grant, households in our area could benefit from fully funded improvements, including air source heat pumps, insulation and energy-saving upgrades.
What is the Warm Homes: Local Grant?
The Warm Homes: Local Grant provides funding to local authorities across England, including those in Greater London and Kent, to help households with low incomes or energy-inefficient homes. The grant supports essential upgrades such as insulation, draught proofing, ventilation and low-carbon heating.
The scheme targets privately owned or rented homes who meet the following criteria:
- Has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D or below
- Where annual income is £36,000 or less, or residents receive means-tested benefits.
For those who qualify, the improvements are fully funded, with no cost to the household.
Air Source Heat Pumps
In Bexley, Dartford and the surrounding areas, local authorities are working with trusted contractors, like Harvard Renewables, to design tailored home improvement packages that best suit each property.
This flexibility allows for the inclusion of air source heat pumps, which can make a huge difference to energy bills and comfort levels.
Why Air Source Heat Pumps Work So Well
Air source heat pumps (ASHPs) are one of the most efficient ways to heat your home. They draw warmth from the outside air and use it to provide heating and hot water.
Homeowners who install a heat pump through the Warm Homes: Local Grant can look forward to:
- Lower energy bills: Heat pumps use electricity efficiently, often producing three to four units of heat for every unit of electricity used.
- Year-round comfort: They provide consistent, reliable heating even during colder months.
- Reduced carbon emissions: By switching from gas or oil to an electric system, households contribute to cleaner air and lower carbon emissions across the region.
When combined with the Government’s Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) which offers a £7,500 grant towards the installation of a heat pump, the financial benefits are even stronger.
Making Homes Heat Pump Ready
Before fitting a heat pump, homes are assessed to make sure they’re suitable. This often involves improving insulation, upgrading radiators and installing modern heating controls.
The good news is that the Warm Homes: Local Grant can cover these preparatory works. This means that properties across Bexleyheath, Crayford, Welling, Sidcup and Dartford can be made fully heat-pump ready, ensuring homeowners get the best performance and efficiency from their new systems.
Benefits for Families and the Environment
Households in Bexley and Greater London can expect wide-ranging benefits from the scheme:
- Lower heating costs and improved energy efficiency
- Warmer, healthier homes with less condensation and damp
- Cleaner air and reduced reliance on fossil fuels
- Support for the UK’s net zero goals, starting right here in our local communities
These upgrades are a positive step towards a more sustainable future for families across South East London and Kent.
How Harvard Renewables Can Help
At Harvard Renewables, we work with local authorities, landlords and homeowners to deliver high-quality air source heat pump installations. Our experienced team ensures every system is designed, fitted and maintained to the highest standards.
We can advise on eligibility, help prepare homes for installation, and support residents through every step of the grant process. By working closely with our partners in Bexley, Dartford and the wider Kent area, we’re helping more households access clean, affordable heating.
If you would like to find out how Harvard Renewables can help you benefit from this scheme and make your home heat pump ready, get in touch with our team today.
