Home Upgrade Grant 2

Apply for a Home Upgrade Grant today. Nottingham Energy Partnership’s Home Upgrade Scheme is NOW LIVE. 

What is a Home Upgrade Grant (HUG)?

The Government’s Home Upgrade Grant (HUG) funds free energy saving upgrades and low carbon heating for low-income households living in off-gas grid homes. The funding pays for home improvements, such as upgrades to heating systems and insulation.

Nottingham Energy Partnership are working with local authorities and contractors to deliver Home Upgrade Grants to homes in Nottinghamshire and Nottingham City. The aim is to raise the energy efficiency of hard to heat homes, delivering a package of fully funded energy saving upgrades covering free home insulation and/or free low carbon heating measures.

What energy saving upgrades could I receive?

The energy saving upgrades available (often referred to as ‘measures’) range from Loft Insulation, Solid Wall Insulation, External Wall Insulation, Solar PV Panels and Air Source Heat Pumps.

These measures make your home more comfortable and cheaper to heat, helping to lower your carbon emissions whilst reducing your heating bills in the long term.

Am I Eligible?

You may be eligible if you own your own property and:

  • Live in a property that is not connected to the gas grid (or gas is not used as your fuel source for heating).

  • Have an annual household income below £36,000; or are in receipt of certain benefits (some exceptions apply depending on your postcode).

  • Have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) of D, E, F or G*

    *if you don't have an EPC, you will receive a FREE EPC if your situation fits other eligibility criteria

  • Installing these measures begins as part of a ‘fabric first’ approach, prioritising the home insulation improvements such as Loft Insulation and Wall Insulation which make homes more energy efficient and able to retain heat for longer.

  • It depends on the availability of funding in your area and what works best with your home.

    After the ‘fabric first’ stage, i.e. homes that are already insulated or have been recently improved, you may be considered for low carbon heating measures, like Solar PV Panels and Air Source Heat Pumps, reducing household carbon emissions and heating costs.

  • HUG2 aims to make homes across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire fit for the future with tailored energy-saving upgrades, varying in availability across the local authorities. Please note that only households who meet the scheme criteria will be eligible for a grant and the energy saving upgrades offered depend on availability.

  • If the funding is approved, you may need to have work carried out at your property prior to the energy saving measure being installed. These include, but are not limited to, the installation of ventilation, relocating services & extending the roof line of your home. To find out more about ventilation and why it may be required, click here.

Unsure about your eligibility?

Call a member of our team on 0115 947 2207, who will be happy to advise you.

If your property does NOT use gas for your heating, click the button below to apply.

Apply here!

If your property does use gas for your heating, and you would like to be considered for any available services, click here.

Alternatively, call 0115 947 2207 and a member of our team will take your details.

Home Upgrade Grant case study

Mr P took part in the previous phase of the Home Upgrade Grant (HUG1), in which he received free Solar Panels, Air Source Heat Pump & Loft Insulation saving him over £20,000. Click the button below to find out more.

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