Energy Company Obligation Scheme (ECO4)
Under the Government's ECO Scheme, qualifying home owners and private tenants can have home insulation, renewables and even heating systems installed either free of charge, or heavily reduced.
What is the Government's ECO4 Scheme?
The Energy Company Obligation (ECO) is a UK Government energy efficiency scheme to help reduce carbon emissions and tackle fuel poverty. It means that energy companies are obliged to fund energy efficiency measures in the homes of those who can least afford the cost of these upgrades.
What are the requirements for ECO funding?
ECO funding may be available to anyone at any income level, when they are in receipt of certain benefits. These benefits requirements are mentioned below and regulated by the governing body Ofgem.
In order to benefit from ECO 4 you must own your own home or have the permission of your landlord or management company and be in receipt of one of the following benefits:
- Child Benefit
- Pension Guarantee Credit
- Income Based Jobseekers Allowance (JSA)
- Income Related Employment & Support Allowance (ESA)
- Income Support (IS)
- Working Tax Credit (WTC)
- Child Tax Credits (CTC)
- Universal Credit (UC)
- Housing Benefit
- Pension Credit Savings
Apply for your free ECO Grant
If you fit the criteria mentioned above and you would like to arrange for a survey of your home then please fill out the form below and a member of the team will be in touch.