Apply for the Home Upgrade Grant (HUG2)
The Home Upgrade Grant (HUG2) is a new government grant scheme that funds energy-saving upgrades for eligible residents with off-gas heating systems.
We are working with the Greater South East Net Zero Hub and AgilityEco to deliver HUG2 in Buckinghamshire.
If you're eligible, the grant could fund:
- insulation and ventilation upgrades (that will help 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 photovoltaic (PV) systems (which generate electricity)
- energy efficient lighting (which is cheaper to run)
A survey will be conducted to identify what is suitable for your home.
These upgrades could help you to reduce your carbon footprint and spend less on your energy bills.
This grant is different to the low cost easy retrofit resource efficiency (LCERRE) measures being offered via the Energy Doctor scheme.
Eligibility criteria
To be eligible, you must be a homeowner or private tenant and meet both of the following criteria:
- you live in a home not heated by mains gas (including oil, coal, LPG or only electric heating)
- you live in a hard to heat home - this is based on your home Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)- you will be helped with this part of the assessment and will receive a free EPC assessment if you do not have one already
You must also meet one of the following income criteria:
- you live in a household with a combined annual income of less than £36,000
- you receive certain income-related means-tested benefits such as Universal Credit
- you live in a pre-qualified postcode area
Landlords who have 4 or fewer properties will be able to apply if their tenants meet the eligibility criteria. Landlords that are registered charities operating in the private rental sector may be exempt from the 4 property cap. This will be agreed before work begins.
Landlords will be required 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.
Applying for the grant
HUG2 is now open. Measures installed using HUG2 funding will need to be completed by 31 March 2025.
AgilityEco is responsible for carrying out the installation works in Buckinghamshire.
Apply online via the Home Upgrade Grant website or phone 0800 107 8883 to contact AgilityEco directly.
After you apply
Find out about the process after you apply on the HUG website.
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