This scheme has closed
The HUG2 scheme closed in March 2025 and is no longer accepting new applications. If you are looking for energy efficiency grants, you may still be eligible for the ECO4 Scheme or the Great British Insulation Scheme (GBIS). Check your eligibility today.
Government Scheme
Home Upgrade Grant Phase 2 (HUG2)
Free insulation, heating upgrades, and renewable energy for off-gas-grid households with EPC D–G ratings.
What is HUG2?
The Home Upgrade Grant Phase 2 (HUG2) is a government-funded programme that helps low-income households living in off-gas-grid properties to improve their home's energy efficiency. It is delivered by local authorities and covers a wide range of measures including insulation, heating upgrades, and renewable energy systems.
HUG2 specifically targets homes that are not connected to the mains gas grid — typically rural and semi-rural properties that rely on oil, LPG, electric, or solid fuel heating. The programme aims to bring these properties up to at least EPC band C where practical.
Up to £25,000
Grant Value
Closed — March 2025
Scheme Ends
England only
Coverage
£0
Cost to You
Check If You Qualify for Home Upgrade Grant Phase 2 (HUG2)
Enter your postcode to start your free eligibility check.
Am I Eligible for HUG2?
To qualify for HUG2 funding, you generally need to meet all of the following:
- Live in an off-gas-grid property (not connected to mains gas)
- Have a household income below £31,000 (or receive qualifying benefits)
- Live in a property with an EPC rating of D, E, F, or G
- Own your home, be a private tenant (with landlord permission), or be a social tenant in certain circumstances
- Live in England — HUG2 is not available in Scotland or Wales
- Your local authority must be participating in the HUG2 programme
What Improvements Are Available?
HUG2 can fund a comprehensive package of upgrades including:
Register Your Interest
Leave your details and we'll contact you about the Home Upgrade Grant Phase 2 (HUG2).
How It Works
Check eligibility
Enter your postcode to see if your local authority participates in HUG2 and if your property may qualify.
Full assessment
A qualified retrofit assessor visits your home to evaluate its current energy performance and recommend suitable measures.
Approval & design
Your local authority reviews the assessment and approves a tailored package of improvements for your property.
Free installation
Certified installers carry out the work, and your home receives an updated EPC confirming the energy improvements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Check Your Home Upgrade Grant Phase 2 (HUG2) Eligibility
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