Burnley has one of the highest proportions of grant-eligible homes in the North West, driven by its pre-1919 solid-wall terraces and EPC ratings clustered in the D–F band. For many BB10 and BB11 households, the Warm Homes Plan can fund solar, battery storage and insulation outright.
What the Warm Homes Plan offers in Burnley
The Warm Homes Plan is the Government's 2026 home-energy funding programme, replacing and extending earlier schemes like ECO4. In Lancashire it is delivered locally through Cosy Homes in Lancashire (chil.uk.com), with funding routed to eligible owner-occupiers and private renters.
- Fully funded solar panels for qualifying low-income households
- Battery storage as part of a wider energy package
- Insulation — loft, cavity and solid-wall — to lift EPC rating
- Low-carbon heating, including heat pumps via the Boiler Upgrade Scheme
Who qualifies in Burnley?
Eligibility is assessed on EPC rating and household income or benefits. Burnley's housing stock means a large share of homes meet the EPC threshold automatically:
| Criterion | Typical Burnley threshold |
|---|---|
| EPC rating | D, E, F or G (most pre-1919 terraces) |
| Household income | Around £36,000 or below (gross) |
| Qualifying benefits | Universal Credit, Pension Credit, ESA and others |
| Tenure | Owner-occupiers and some private renters (landlord consent) |
Burnley advantage
What's covered for a Burnley home
The Plan funds a package of measures rather than a single product. A typical fully funded Burnley installation might combine solar panels, a battery and insulation upgrades worth £12,000+ at no cost to the household. See our free solar panels under the Warm Homes Plan guide for the national picture.
Check your Warm Homes Plan eligibility in Burnley
Free, no-obligation eligibility check within 24 hours.
How to apply in Burnley
- Request a free eligibility check — we confirm EPC and income criteria.
- We arrange a property survey across BB10, BB11 and BB12.
- Your application is submitted through the Lancashire delivery route.
- On approval, your MCS-registered installation is scheduled.
See our wider how to apply for solar grants step-by-step for the full process.
Local grant routes for Burnley
Alongside the Warm Homes Plan, Burnley households should check the Warm Homes Local Grant Lancashire and our solar panel grants in Burnley guide for BB-postcode specifics. For the cost of self-funded systems if you don't qualify, see cost of solar panels in Burnley.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Warm Homes Plan really free in Burnley?
For qualifying low-income households, eligible measures are fully grant-funded with no cost to the homeowner. We confirm scope at the eligibility stage.
Does my Burnley terrace's low EPC stop me qualifying?
No — the opposite. A low EPC (D or below) is a key qualifying criterion, and most pre-1919 Burnley terraces fall into this band.
Can private renters in Burnley apply?
In many cases yes, with landlord consent. We can guide both tenant and landlord through the process.
How long does approval take?
Timescales vary with scheme funding rounds, but we keep you updated from eligibility check to install date.
