Residents in Chesterfield can now apply for a new grant to help their homes become more energy efficient.

The Home Upgrade Grant phase 2 (HUG2) is available to help homes that are not on mains gas and have poor quality insulation and inefficient heating systems.

Chesterfield Borough Council, Marches Energy Agency (MEA), and E.ON have joined forces to help deliver home energy efficiency improvements to properties. This is to make homes more comfortable to live in, reduce energy bills, and support the national effort to reach Net Zero by 2050.

Work will be completed by Trustmark registered installers, working on behalf of E.ON, and overseen by the council.

Marches Energy Agency may contact some residents directly on our behalf, to discuss making an application. 

What home energy efficiency improvements could I be offered?

Works offered will depend on funding availability AND the outcome of technical surveys, but could include:

• external wall insulation
• internal wall insulation
• cavity wall insulation
• loft insulation
• low carbon heating such as air source heat pumps
• solar photovoltaics (PV) electricity panels

Am I eligible?

You are likely to qualify if you meet ALL the following criteria:

• you do not have a mains gas heating system
• you are an owner-occupier or rent your home from a private landlord*
• your property has a valid Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, E, F or G.

You can check your EPC online at Gov.uk. If your home does not have an EPC, this can be organised on your behalf, free of charge.

To qualify one of the following statements must also apply:

• Route 1: you live in one of the eligible postcode areas set by the Government
• Route 2: a permanent member of your household receives a means tested benefit
• Route 3: your combined household income is below £36,000 before tax

*For owner-occupiers, grants will fund the full cost of works required (inc. surveys). Private tenants are eligible for assistance, however your landlord will be required to contribute a minimum of on third of the total cost. Only small landlords that own four or fewer rental properties are eligible. Please discuss your application with your landlord before applying.

How do I apply?

For further advice or to apply, please contact MEA’s local team (Warmer Derby and Derbyshire):

• call 0800 677 1332 (choose option 2) lines open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
• email hugd@mea.org.uk
• apply online

Applications will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. All works are subject to household eligibility, funding availability, and property surveys.

Previous schemes

Previous schemes, such as Green Homes Grants and HUG phase 1 have now closed. Our delivery partners E.ON and Marches Energy are considering all remaining Expressions of Interest submitted as part of the previous schemes. You will be contacted by Marches Energy if eligible.

Privacy notice

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