Oxford residents are being encouraged to apply for the Home Upgrade Grant before the deadline on 31 October 2024.
Residents are being encouraged to apply for free energy efficiency upgrades by applying for the Home Upgrade Grant. The grant offers free energy efficiency measures including:
- Cavity wall insulation
- External wall insulation
- Loft insulation (including top-ups)
- Underfloor Insulation
- Solar panels
- Solar hot water system
- Air source heat pump
Eligibility
Oxford residents are eligible for the Home Upgrade Grant (HUG) if they:
- are living in a home not heated by mains gas (including homes that are heated oil by coal, LPG, or electric heating), or if your home is connected to the grid for cooking, but use off-gas grid heating, it is also eligible
- and have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) between D and G
- and have a household income of no more than £36,000, or £20,000 after mortgage/rent
- or if they live in the most economically deprived areas (IMD 1-3)
The funding is open for residents who own their home, rent, or are a private landlord with tenants.
Residents can apply online on the HUG website or by calling 0800 107 8883.
The Home Upgrade Grant is being delivered by Agility Eco, on behalf of the Council.
Reducing Oxford’s carbon emissions
Houses are the largest contributor to carbon emissions in Oxford, making up 29% of total emissions. Privately rented and owned homes account for 79% of residential housing emissions.
In Oxford, it is estimated that most homes that are not heated by gas use electric heating as their main source of heat.
Other grant funding options
Other grant funding options are available for residents to make improvements to their home for energy efficiency, also known as retrofitting.
Last year, the Council launched a Retrofitting web guide for residents to find out more about the process and funding options that are available to get started on their retrofit journey.
Residents can find out more about the Home Upgrade Grant, Boiler Upgrade Scheme, Energy Company Obligation fund, which range from funding for people on low incomes and living in hard to heat homes, as well as general grants for homeowners.
"With the arrival of the autumnal weather, more people will be starting to think about how they can heat their homes this winter. If your home is not heated by gas, then you can benefit from a more energy efficient home thanks to the Home Upgrade Grant. Apply as soon as possible to feel the benefit this winter.”
Councillor Anna Railton, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Zero Carbon Oxford
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