Help us spread the word about free home improvements in Worcestershire.

We are encouraging businesses in Worcestershire to inform their employees about The Home Upgrade Grant scheme (HUGs). The scheme is designed to tackle colder homes that do not have mains gas central heating.

Homeowners and tenants in Worcestershire could benefit from a variety of measures to help reduce energy bills including: internal and external wall insulation, loft and cavity wall insulation, air source heat pumps, solar panels, draught proofing and many more.

To qualify, households must NOT use mains gas to heat their home, and have a gross annual income of less than £31,000 with a current Home Energy Performance certificate (EPC) rating of D to G. An EPC assessment will be provided free of charge if you are eligible and do not have one.

An information leaflet which you are encouraged to share with your employees can simply be downloaded from Worcestershire County Council’s website. To request some printed copies email retrofit@worcestershire.gov.uk.