Wolviston Parish Council has received the following information about grants which are currently available as part of the Home Upgrade Grant (HUG) to share with residents.
HUG funding is available to residents whether they own or privately rent their home. The following works are eligible;
- Replacement Cavity Wall Insulation
- External Wall Insulation
- High Retention Storage Heaters
- Solar PV
- Solar Thermal
- Loft Insulation
- Double Glazing
- Draft proofing
- Air Source Heat Pumps
To be eligible for the improvements all of the following criteria must be met:
- The home must be “Off Gas” i.e., not connected to the gas network and the owner must be
able to demonstrate there is no gas meter at the property or it is heated by other low
efficiency means (gas alternatives) for example, oil, solid fuel, electricity (low efficiency
storage heaters) etc. - The total household income must be less than £30,000 annually (although it may be higher in some instances).
- The Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) for the property must have a rating of E to
G (in some cases D rating). Information on EPC rating for houses can be found using this
link https://find-energy-certificate.digital.communities.gov.uk/
HUG is fully funded if you are an owner occupier. Where there is a private landlord, the permission of the owner is required, and a one-third contribution from the landlord towards the work is required.
If you would like to take part in the scheme contact the delivery partner Marshall and McCourt on telephone number 01642 913 200 or register using the following link https://marshallandmccourt.co.uk/funding/home-upgrade-grant/