The Warm Homes Agency: A Critical Crossroads for Energy Efficiency and Lower Bills
By David Lennan , Chairman, National Warm Homes Council The new Warm Homes Agency (WHA) is a UK government body announced in January 2026 to streamline, regulate and deliver energy efficiency upgrades to 5 million homes by 2030. Its launch has generated considerable surprise within the energy efficiency and retrofit sectors, given that it was not widely discussed or anticipated. However, as the industry grapples with the details of the agency's creation, significant concerns are emerging about its effectiveness in delivering its mandate and whether it can address the underlying challenges of the energy transition? The new Warm Homes Agency (WHA) is a UK government body announced in January 2026 to streamline, regulate and deliver energy efficiency upgrades to 5 million homes by 2030. Its launch has generated considerable surprise within the energy efficiency and retrofit sectors, given that it was not widely discussed or anticipated. However, as the industry gr...