Introduces the main UK retrofit funding schemes, with a deep dive into Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund Wave 3 eligibility and compliance.
This course introduces the core public funding schemes available for domestic retrofit in the UK, with a focus on SHDF Wave 3. It supports retrofit generalists in understanding how these schemes operate, who qualifies, and what compliance measures must be in place to secure and manage funding. The content also covers stakeholder responsibilities and the documentation needed to meet audit and reporting standards.
Funding mechanisms, Grants and subsidies, Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS), Energy Company Obligation (ECO4), Great British Insulation Scheme (GBIS), Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund (Wave 3), Strategic Partnerships, Challenge Fund, EPC banding, PAS 2035, Co-funding, Monitoring and reporting, DESNZ, TrustMark, MCS certification.
This lesson introduces core funding mechanisms—grants, loans, subsidies, and performance-based incentives—and explains how each supports retrofit accessibility and impact. You’ll explore key UK schemes (ECO4, GBIS, WHD, HUG, BUS) and their eligibility criteria, stakeholders involved, and delivery requirements. By the end, you’ll understand the structural, financial, and regulatory factors that shape how retrofit projects are financed and delivered across tenures.
Focusing exclusively on the WH:SHF Wave 3 programme, this lesson unpacks how over £1.29 billion will support EPC upgrades for social housing between 2025–2028. You’ll learn who is eligible, how funding is distributed (e.g. £7.5k base cap, uplifts, A&A costs), and the differences between Strategic Partnerships and Challenge Fund delivery routes. It also covers drawdown procedures, KPI tracking, and monitoring schedules, making it essential for grant recipients and delivery leads navigating compliance and reporting.
