ECO4 & HUG2 Home Improvement Schemes
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What Could You Receive?
If eligible, your property will undergo a survey to identify the most effective energy efficiency measures.
Prioritized measures include:
insulation (external/internal wall, loft, and cavity wall)
air source heat pumps
smart heating controls
solar PV
and more.
What is ECO4 and HUG2?
ECO4 and HUG2 are both Government-backed schemes that aim to help lower-income houses in need of improvements.
The goal of the scheme is to help citizens get warmer homes with better energy efficiency ratings.
Do You Qualify? What Are The Requirements?
Local Councils have been given funding grants for eligible households to help boost the energy efficiency of their homes and reduce their energy bills. EPC ratings of low energy efficiency properties (those in bands D-G) through home improvements, including Solar PV, loft insulation and underfloor insulation.
Check you qualify for the schemes:
You must be in a qualifying postcode (see our postcode checker below.)
Your house must have an EPC/energy efficiency rating of D or lower.
Off Mains Gas (Your home has Electric/Oil/Or No Heating)
If you’re not in a qualifying postcode you can still qualify if you have:
Have a household income of below £36,000 - OR any one person in the property is on one of the following benefits
Income based Jobseekers allowance (JSA)
Income related Employment & Support Allowance (ESA)
Income Support (IS)
Pension Credit Guarantee Credit Working Tax Credit (WTC)
Child Tax Credits (CTC)
Universal Credit (UC)
Housing Benefit
Pension Credit Savings Credit
Fill in our funded solar, heat pump, or storage heater request form.
One of our team members will check if you qualify for the free grant.
Don’t qualify? Explore other available government grants here.
Eligibility Criteria
For Homeowners and Private Renters:
To qualify, you must meet one of the following income criteria:
A household income of £31,000 or less (excluding specific benefits).
Live in a property not connected to mains gas for central heating.
Reside in a property with an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, E, F, G.
For Landlords:
Landlords may be eligible if:
Their tenants meet the income criteria
The property lacks mains gas for primary heating
And they own four or fewer private rental properties.
Who Can Get Solar Panel Funding?
The HUG2 grant aims to make solar and air source heat pump funding available to all low-income, off-gas grid homes.
Grants are can be given to both owner-occupied and privately rented homes that are rated EPC band D-G.
About Home Upgrade Grant Phase 2 (HUG 2)
What is HUG 2?
HUG 2 is a grant funding scheme empowering Local Authorities to provide energy efficiency upgrades and clean heating systems to low-income households. Targeting off-gas grid homes in England with EPC band D-G ratings, HUG 2 aligns with the UK's Net Zero commitment and supports green retrofit initiatives.
How to Apply for HUG2
If you think you may qualify, you can contact CRG Direct by filling in our form at the top of this page. Or, get in touch with us at 0330 133 2497 or info@crgdirect.co.uk.
We’ll ask you a few questions about your home to check if you qualify.
What Happens Next?
Upon eligibility confirmation for solar panel funding, your property will be assigned a Retrofit Coordinator to guide you through the process.
Our Retrofit Coordinator team member will see which home improvement measures would be best for your case.
If you approve and are happy with the suggested solar panel grant or air source heat pump plan, we’ll schedule your installation.
After completion, you'll receive a comprehensive handover pack, including operation manuals and warranties.
Additional Information
Previous funding under the Green Home Grants scheme may affect eligibility.
The property must be off-gas for heating, excluding gas cookers.
Installations are subject to property type, permission, and funding caps.
Get in touch
The grants are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Don't miss this golden opportunity to transform your home into an energy-efficient haven at zero cost. Act now and contribute to building a sustainable future for yourself and the planet.
Contact Us
For more information about solar panel installation or any other inquiries, please reach out to our friendly customer support team:
Phone: 0330 133 2497
Email: info@crgdirect.co.uk
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