MHET’s Home Upgrade Grants (HUG) Program is revolutionizing the way that health and safety upgrades are made. The HUG program provides free wrap-around technical assistance to its participants so that each step of the process is as smooth as possible. 

Santiago, a recent HUG recipient, came to MHET through a friend. Like many homeowners, Santiago wanted to make changes to his house but time and financing were preventing him from starting these projects. He was having some trouble keeping his house warm in the winter and cool in the summer so when he heard that there was an opportunity to make free improvements to his house, he wanted to learn more. 

Santiago received a free home energy assessment which provided MHET and the partner contractor key insights into where Santiago’s home could benefit from energy efficiency upgrades. The contractor created a customized project plan for Santiago and from there, MHET helped Santiago apply for NYSERDA’s EmPower+ program, a state government agency that helps to provide home energy efficiency improvements. Thanks to MHET and EmPower+, Santiago was able to fully fund his project plan and complete the necessary work to make his home more energy efficient and comfortable! He recently shared his experience in a video message to MHET:

Mid-Hudson Energy Transition helped me get some work done at my house. The contractors were amazing, they were very knowledgeable and they took really good care of the house. So I’m very happy with the program and I recommend it to anyone who needs help with insulation or saving energy. 

If you or someone you know is looking to make home upgrades such as weatherization, insulation, asbestos removal, moisture and mold remediation, visit our Home Upgrade Grant Page to learn more about our program and submit your interest.