Affordable access to heating and insulation - keeping Coventry warm
Fuel poverty remains a serious issue in Coventry, affecting 22.2% of households - and in some areas, the rate is as high as 60%. The cost-of-living crisis combined with many older, energy inefficient homes means that there is an urgent need to support struggling households.
Keeping Coventry Warm is the Council’s main affordable warmth programme, run by local energy charity Act on Energy. It’s funded by the Council’s Public Health team, the Better Care Fund, and the Disabled Facilities Grant. The scheme offers a wide range of support, including advice and guidance on energy efficiency and fuel poverty, as well as grants for physical improvements in the home.
The scheme focuses on helping those most at risk—particularly low-income residents and people with long-term health conditions or other vulnerabilities who are affected by living in cold homes. Grants are available for things like first-time central heating, boiler repairs and replacements, and wall and roof insulation, all aimed at making homes warmer, more comfortable, and healthier to live in.
In 2024 to 2025, the advice service supported over 1,600 residents across the city. The grant funding also delivered 61 energy-saving measures to improve the comfort and energy efficiency of homes. Every household that received physical improvements reported better health and wellbeing and lower energy bills— highlighting the real, lasting impact of the scheme.
