Manchester City Council has signed a £9m retrofit deal to improve the energy efficiency in 500 homes across the city.
Next Energy believes the money will help it deliver “much-needed energy improvements” (picture: Next Energy)
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The agreement will see upgrades carried out by retrofit company Next Energy and will form part of the government’s Home Upgrade Grant Phase 2 (HUG2).
The scheme is designed to improve homes that are off the gas grid and rented or owned by low-income families.
Next Energy said it hoped the contract with the council will help to tackle the fuel poverty crisis for households in off-gas areas.
The government announced the local authorities that had been successful for the HUG2 scheme in March 2023.
Up to £630m will be distributed to UK councils through the scheme to help them deliver their…
