Energy grants and support

Home Upgrade Grant (HUG 2)

HUG2 is a Government grant scheme that funds energy-saving upgrades for residents with off-grid gas heating systems who are most likely to be impacted by the high cost of energy bills - funding is open to private tenants, landlords and home-owners.

This could help you to use less energy, reduce your carbon footprint and spend less on your energy bills. 

Eligibility

Grants are open to home-owners and private tenants who meet all 3 criteria:

1. Homes not heated by mains gas (oil, coal, LPG or only electric heating)
2. Households with a combined annual income of less than £31,000 (this will increase to £36,000 on 2 April 2024) or receiving certain income-related means-tested benefits such as Universal Credit or you live in an Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) area
3. Hard to heat homes - this is based on your home Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). You will be helped with this part of the assessment and receive a free EPC assessment if you don't have one already

Landlords (who have four or fewer properties) will be able to apply but will need to contribute at least one third of the cost of the upgrades in addition to the funding provided. This will be agreed before work begins. 

Improvements

Energy saving improvements could include:

• insulation and ventilation upgrades (to keep you warm in winter and cool in summer)
• a low carbon heating system such as an air source heat pump (which will mean upgrading any existing heating system)
• heating controls which make sure you only use heat when you need it
• an energy efficient hot water solution to keep your water warm for longer
• solar panels (PV) to generate electricity
• energy efficient lighting which is cheaper to run

A survey will identify what is suitable for your home and you’ll get a free updated EPC assessment. 

Apply

Funding is available until March 2025.

We have partnered with Agility Eco, a specialist company who will manage all energy-improvement works on behalf of residents. You can phone them on 0800 107 8883 if you have any questions or need assistance.

Last updated 21 February 2024