Home Upgrade Grant reopened
Published
Tuesday 23 July, 2024
Updated
Monday 29 July, 2024
People with lower income and living in non-gas heated homes can get help with improving their energy efficiency, potentially reducing their monthly bill.
The Home Upgrade Grant Phase 2 (HUG 2), delivered by the Greater South East Net Zero Hub and supported by Swale Borough Council, helps fund home energy improvements for households struggling with their energy bills.
Local contractor, Eon, will guide customers through the application journey and work out the energy efficiency of their home by determining the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating.
To be eligible for HUG 2 all three of the following requirements need to be met:
- Be living in a home where gas is not used for heating e.g. using oil, solid fuel or electric systems.
- Be living in homes that are energy inefficient e.g. would receive an EPC rating of D, E, F, or G
- Have a combined household income of less than £36,000 per year.
You may be offered energy saving improvements which can help cut your energy bills and reduce your carbon emissions.
These 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 - keeps your water warm for longer
- Solar panels (PV) - to generate electricity
- Energy efficient lighting - cheaper to run
If you believe you are eligible you can apply on the HUG website or on Eon's website or by calling 0333 202 4820.
Cllr Rich Lehmann, chair of the Environment and Climate Change Committee, said:
“Phase two of the Home Upgrade Grant is an important step towards improving England’s most energy inefficient homes and we are excited to be a part of it.
“With fuel costs at an all-time high, the second phase of this scheme is an important chance for local residents to improve their homes and save money on their energy bills.
“The grant aims to help lower income households save money and reduce fuel poverty, whilst also cutting carbon emissions and supporting our progress towards the UK’s 2050 Net Zero commitment.”
