12 May 2026
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TaskEnergy, has issued guidance to help social housing providers make the most of the £15 billion Warm Homes Plan. The guidance, broken down into three key areas: procurement, installation and maintenance, provides practical advice to help local authorities and social housing providers save money and provide quality renewable energy heating solutions to their customers.
“The Warm Homes Plan is the biggest ever public investment to upgrade British homes and has a major focus on renewables,” says Laurence Coatsworth, head of operations at TaskEnergy.
“We’re keen to play our part and have issued these top tips to help social housing providers get the most from renewable technologies for the benefit of their tenants as well we the planet. Installed correctly, renewable energy heating systems can help to reduce bills as well as emissions.”
Under procurement the guidance includes tips such as leveraging frameworks, the importance of feasibility studies and a checklist of accreditations to look out for including MCS, TrustMark and ISO 9001/14001. In the installation section, advice includes making sure the unit is the correct type and size and highlights the importance of inspections. And under maintenance, the guidance puts regular servicing of equipment in the spotlight.
“There is a lot of choice when it comes to renewable energy heating solutions”, comments Gareth Whyte, head of renewables at TaskEnergy.
“The guidance we’ve provided are initial considerations to help local authorities and social housing providers select a contractor that has the experience and expertise to deliver a quality renewable energy system.”
TaskEnergy offers local authorities and social housing providers a range of renewable heating solutions such as air, ground and water heat pump systems, battery storage as well as solar PV and solar thermal. The company provides support throughout the process from the initial design and installation of low carbon systems through to long-term maintenance and compliance.
