About the scheme
Saffron completed Wave 1 of the Social Housing Decarbonisation scheme in August 2023, which saw 126 Saffron homes fitted with energy-saving upgrades.
The aim of the government-lead scheme was to improve the energy performance of some of the least efficient houses under Saffron management.
In March 2025, £1.8 billion in government support was allocated to local authorities and social housing providers. Saffron Housing was successfully awarded £7 million in Wave 3 of the Warm Homes Social Housing Fund programme to decarbonise our properties over the next 3 years.
As part of the programme, on some properties we fitted Air Source Heat Pumps, which offer an efficient, eco-friendly, and low maintenance heating system for the home.
We also fitted new windows, doors, ventilation or insulation. These upgrades were made only when required, determined by assessment (evaluation of a property’s condition and energy performance) to improve the energy efficiency rating of the property.
Many tenants who took part are reporting positive experiences, including a reduction in bills, and warmer homes.
What stage are we at?
In 2025, the first year of the Warm Homes 3 programme, we successfully completed works across 265 properties, significantly exceeding our original target of 150 homes. In 2026, we are currently taking advantage of the summer months to accelerate the programme further.
Out of the homes that qualify, the work required to upgrade them will be different for each one.
How do we select homes which qualify?
Homes that qualify for the scheme will have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D or below.
We will be targeting the properties with the worst energy performances first.
If your home was not selected for Wave 2, this means that other homes were considered to have a worse energy performance rating than yours. This put them in a higher priority category.
How will you hear from us?
If your home is eligible for Wave 2 of the roll-out, you should have already received a letter from us.
Saffron is actively looking for more funding to continue the scheme in the future.
As before, we will be targeting the properties with the worst energy performances first.
You can read more about the scheme on energy company E.ON’s website by clicking here.