A £1.4 million grant scheme has been announced in Wales to help care homes improve energy efficiency and move towards net zero carbon emissions by 2030.  

Grants of between £30,000 and £50,000 to fund investments such as heat pumps, cavity wall insulation, double glazing/replacement windows, ground source heat pumps, loft insulation, tanks and pipes insulation are being offered to residential care providers registered with Care Inspectorate Wales.

Deputy minister for social services, Julie Morgan said: “We all have a part to play in tackling the climate change crisis and we must act now if we are to reduce emissions and hit our target of having net zero carbon emissions by 2030. Good progress has already been made within the health and social care sector and we want to ensure social care in Wales is energy efficient.

“This is a fantastic opportunity for social care providers to reduce their impact of the energy crisis, improve their Energy Performance Certificate and make the social care sector more sustainable. I encourage all residential care providers to submit an application.”

Minister for the economy, Vaughan Gething, said: “Social care is a vital part of our everyday economy, providing vital services and jobs in communities right across Wales.

“So I’m very pleased we’ve been able to make this funding available, which will support social care providers across the country to cut their energy costs.”

Eligible businesses have until 21 December to apply for funding. Information on how to apply can be found by emailing: [email protected]/ [email protected]