Council leaders have confirmed that City of York Council will receive more than £3.4 million of funding thanks to 2 separate grants.
The funding, announced this week by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, will be used to upgrade around 280 homes over the next 3 years, to reduce carbon emissions and fuel poverty and improve the comfort and health of council homes.
The first grant of around £1.4 million will be used to improve the energy efficiency of around 140 council homes via the Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund.
The second grant of around £2 million will be used to improve the energy efficiency of around 140 homes for lower income homeowners through the Warm Homes: Local Grant Scheme.
These works build on improving 73 council homes to which 141 energy-efficiency measures have been installed. And they add to the 211 homes of lower-income owners to which have been added 241 new energy efficiency measures. The measures include:
- loft, flat roof, external wall and cavity wall insulation
- air source heat pumps
- smart heating controls
- solar photovoltaic panels to generate electricity.
Cllr Michael Pavlovic, Executive Member for Housing at City of York Council, said:
We know that making York’s homes warmer and better insulated is a huge benefit to residents, financially and in terms of the positive impact on their wellbeing.
“With rising energy costs and continued concerns around climate change, it’s essential that these improvements are made as soon as possible so that residents will see the benefits for years to come.
“For free advice, assessment and coordination of energy saving measures, York residents should contact YorEnergy by calling 01904 211221 or emailing: hello@yorenergy.co.uk.”
Further details about how to apply for the next phase of retrofit works will be announced as soon as possible. Meanwhile, see more information about home energy efficiency.
An update on the council’s retrofit programme was discussed at Executive on Tuesday, 11 March 2025.