Home Upgrade Grants for energy efficient homes

The deadline to apply for a Home Upgrade Grant is 31st October 2024, so there’s not much time left for Oxfordshire residents to take advantage of this opportunity for FREE energy efficient home upgrades.

The Home Upgrade Grant supports Oxfordshire residents at risk of fuel poverty by improving the comfort of their homes, often reducing their energy bills as a result.  It also helps the Districts and the County Council move towards their net zero targets. The grant covers the cost of measures such as insulation, heating, ventilation, and solar panels, with residents able to receive up to £38,000 worth of work. 

The grant is available for homeowners and private renters who meet the following criteria:

1.  The property’s main heating source is not mains gas, i.e. they do not have a gas boiler.
2. Total household income of £39,000 or below OR be in receipt of means-tested benefits.
3. Their home has an EPC of D or below. If the resident’s property doesn’t have a current EPC then we can carry out a survey free of charge.
4. Live in South & Vale District, West Oxfordshire District or Cherwell District Council areas.

The flowchart below guides you through all the current energy efficiency funding available and where to get the appropriate help.  

OCC Retrofit Team