Energy retrofitting specialist Next Energy has signed a £9 million contract with Manchester City Council which will see energy efficiency measures installed in 500 homes.

The deal is a part of the government’s Home Upgrade Grant Phase 2 (HUG2), a scheme designed to improve the energy performance of eligible homes across the UK in order to meet the national net zero target by 2050.

Manchester City Council has a more ambitious target to be net zero by 2038, further emphasising the importance of this project for the city.

Knowsley-based Next Energy will be installing a variety of measures including various insulation measures, air source heat pumps (ASHPs) and solar PV panels amongst other items.

Lee McNally, director at Next Energy, says: “The Home Upgrade Grant is a huge step towards decarbonising the UK’s housing stock, and our partnership with Manchester City Council gives low-income families the chance to properly insulate their homes and save over £500 a year on bills.

“We want to tackle fuel poverty head on, and these grants will help us deliver much-needed energy improvements to hundreds of households across Manchester.

“Applications take no more than 10 minutes to complete and we encourage everyone who thinks they might be eligible to apply for funding.”

Councillor Gavin White, Manchester City Council executive member for housing and development, adds: “Our ongoing efforts to retrofit properties across Manchester plays a hugely significant role in our aim to become a zero-carbon city, and the rollout of the HUG2 programme is a key part in this ambition.

“This scheme will help residents reduce their energy bills, benefit our communities by reducing carbon emissions, and contribute to the wider decarbonisation process in Manchester.”

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