What is the ECO4 Scheme?
The Energy Company Obligation (ECO) is a government energy efficiency scheme in Great Britain to help reduce carbon emissions and tackle fuel poverty. This scheme started back in April 2013 and has been amended over time.
The current scheme, ECO4, came into force in July 2022 and runs until March 2026. This funding can be significant and is focused towards whole house retrofit and providing a bigger package of works to improve energy efficiency of struggling homes. properties that utilise ECO4 funding must increase their energy efficiency by at least two EPC bands.
Do you qualify for the ECO4 Scheme?
ECO4 is targeted at both homeowners and landlords. The fund targets properties with low Energy Performance Ratings. Eligible households under ECO4 could benefit from the installation of Energy Efficiency Measures such as: Loft Insulation, Cavity Wall Insulation, Solid Wall Insulation, Air Source Heat Pumps, Heating Controls and Solar PV. You could be eligible if you have an inefficient home and have a low income / an eligible benefit / or a long-term health condition. See the specific criteria below:
Eligible Benefits: Child Tax Credit (CTC), Income based Jobseekers Allowance (JSA), Income related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA), Income Support (IS), Pension Credit Guarantee Credit (PCGG), Pension Credit Savings Credit (PCSC), Universal Credit (UC), Working Tax Credit (WTC).
Eligible Long Term Health Conditions: Respiratory Disease, Cardiovascular Condition, Limited Mobility, or Immunosuppression.
Last year, we helped households save an average of £1,268 on their annual energy bills through the ECO4 scheme! If you think you fit into any of the above criteria, let us assess your situation by applying now!
