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The United Kingdom due to its temperate climate, rapid urban development and the growing threat of climate change-induced extreme events is facing escalating challenges. The interlinked nature of these issues impact household well-being, economic stability and social equity, and necessitates comprehensive and integrated policy responses. Warm Homes Plan is group of overarching strategies and initiatives by the UK government aimed at improving the energy efficiency of homes, reducing household heating costs and transitioning towards cleaner, low-carbon heating systems. The Warm Home Discount Scheme (WHD), operational since 2011, is a key policy designed to tackle fuel poverty and provide financial support to low income households in UK to support them with their energy bills. WHD is a non-structural intervention aimed at tackling fuel poverty, improving thermal comfort and home habitability |
