Warm Homes Skills Programme
Introduction
The Warm Homes Skills Programme is an England wide initiative created to address one of the most persistent barriers to scaling retrofit delivery: the shortage of skilled professionals. As the UK accelerates its transition towards net zero, the need for a competent and well-trained energy efficiency workforce has never been greater.
The guidance outlines the structure, expectations, and delivery framework for this open grant competition, which is designed to support both new entrants and existing professionals in gaining accredited retrofit skills. Operating under the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero (DESNZ), and delivered by the Midlands Net Zero Hub, the programme plays a central role in building training capacity across the retrofit sector. The funding is intended to expand learning opportunities across England, increase workforce resilience, and ensure that retrofit installations are delivered safely, effectively, and in line with national quality standards.
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