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ECO4
The Energy Compliance Obligation (ECO) has entered into its fourth iteration beginning in March 2022. It will run from then until 2026. .
4th Generation Energy Compliance Obligation
From March 2022 to 2026
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What Improvements Are Covered under ECO4 Scheme?
Under ECO4, a variety of improvements can significantly boost your home’s energy efficiency.
The exact enhancements depend on your property’s assessment. Though not every home qualifies for all upgrades, we aim to fully exploit your property’s energy efficiency potential, aiming to improve your EPC rating to an A!
ECO4 Coverage
ECO4 covers a range of different central heating upgrades and insulation.
- First Time Central Heating
- Inefficient Gas Boiler Replacement
- Air-Source Heat Pump
- Solar PV
- High Heat Retention Storage Heaters
- Room in Roof/Loft Insulation
- Cavity Wall Insulation
- Internal Wall Insulation
What Improvements Are Covered under ECO4 Scheme?
If you’re a homeowner on benefits, you’re likely in line for full funding. Start by clicking below to provide some basic details.
We’ll run an initial eligibility check and, if successful, arrange for a surveyor to evaluate your home’s potential under ECO4.
This could range from insulation upgrades to heating system improvements – the possibilities are extensive. Post-survey, we’ll schedule the necessary work to upgrade your home’s energy efficiency.
What benefits qualify for ECO4?
Wondering if you qualify for the ECO4 Scheme? Here’s a list of benefits that make you eligible for energy-efficient home upgrades. If you’re receiving any of these, you could be on your way to a warmer, more energy-efficient home.
Included in the Company Obligation ECO 4 are:
ECO4 covers a range of different central heating upgrades and insulation.
- First Time Central Heating
- Individuals who get income-related benefits
- Properties with low EPC Score
- Properties with inefficient heating systems
ECO 4 scheme qualifying benefits
- Child Tax Credits (CTC)
- Child Benefits – depends on income threshold* (see thresholds)
- Jobseekers Allowance (JSA)
- Employment & Support Allowance (ESA)
- Income Support (IS)
- Pension Credit Guarantee Credit
- Universal Credit (UC)
- Warm Home Discount Rebate
- Working Tax Credit (WTC)
Newly added with ECO4’s roll out are:
- Housing Benefit
- Pension Credit Saving Credit
Pension Credit Saving Credit
Benefits which are no longer included in the energy company obligation ECO 4 criteria after being eligible under ECO3 Scheme include:
- Armed Forces Independence Payment (AFIP)
- Attendance Allowance
- Carer’s Allowance
- Constant Attendance Allowance
- Disability Living Allowance (DLA)**
- Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit (IIDB)**
- Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
- Severe Disablement Allowance**
- War Pensions Mobility Supplement (WPMS)
**Claiming the Disabled Facilities Grant or disability-related benefits previously doesn’t ensure ECO4 qualification. Yet, Universal Credit?”>if you’re on Universal Credit now, the scheme might be accessible to you.
*Child Benefit income threshold to qualify to receive ECO 4 fund.
| Number of children | Single claimant | Member of a couple |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | £19,900 | £27,500 |
| 2 | £24,800 | £27,500 |
| 3 | £29,600 | £27,500 |
The Long-Term Upside and Benefits
- 100% Free: You read that right – it costs you nothing. As a UK government initiative, Energy Suppliers are obligated to fund improvements for vulnerable households provided that your property qualifies for the scheme!
- Slash Your Energy Bills: With heightened energy efficiency, you’ll see a noticeable drop in heating costs.
- Future-Proof Your Home: Energy prices are on an upward trend. Act now to secure insulation measures upgrade and save money down the line.
- Scheme Duration: Available until 2026, time is of the essence to benefit from this free financial assistance.
- Enhanced Comfort: Say goodbye to inefficient heating systems, drafts and chilly evenings.
- Embrace Smart Heating: It’s the era of technology; why not upgrade to smart heating for free?
- Boost Your Property Value: Beyond saving on bills, your home’s market value will likely increase with any energy efficient upgrades.
With the ECO4 scheme, it’s not just about immediate gains; it’s an investment in your home’s future, comfort, and sustainability. The clock is ticking on this free opportunity to transform your living space – explore your eligibility for heating improvements today and take a giant leap towards an energy-efficient tomorrow.
Why Choose UK Energy Support?
Here’s why we think UK Energy Support team is the right fit for you. We’ve been in the insulation game for over a decade, deeply involved with the government’s Energy Company Obligation grant scheme right from the beginning. This experience has not only built our expertise, but also our passion for making homes decrease heat loss and become more energy-efficient.
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Here’s what we bring to the table:
- Long-standing Experience: Our journey through the ECO scheme has given us a rich understanding of how to make the most of most energy inefficient properties for homeowners.
- Quick to Determine Eligibility: We get straight to the point, quickly figuring out if you’re eligible, so we can move on to the important part – improving heating efficiency measures in your home.
- Detailed Property Surveys: Our energy efficiency installers carefully assesses what your home needs, ensuring we identify the best ways to improve energy efficiency.
- Effortless Process: We handle everything from the initial checks of the minimum energy efficiency requirements, through energy assessment to the final installation, and yes, the paperwork too. We aim to make it as smooth and hassle-free for you as possible.
- Genuine Customer Satisfaction: But don’t just take it from us. Our customers’ feedback speaks volumes about the hassle-free, efficient service we provide
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ECO4 Scheme reviews and feedback
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Frequently Asked Question
How much is the ECO4 grant?
The ECO4 grant can cover several thousands of pounds worth of energy-efficient installations in your home, depending on how many measures you qualify for. Key installations might include an air source heat pump, cavity wall insulation, loft insulation, and new heating systems like electric storage heaters.
The grant is designed so that eligible homeowners, particularly those who claim benefits, can access funding to improve their home’s energy efficiency without paying a penny.
It’s important to note that no cash alternative is available if you need help with gas and electric bills; the grant solely covers the cost of work and installed items. Eligibility criteria set by energy suppliers determine what improvements can be made to reduce energy costs effectively.
How do I claim my ECO4 grant?
To claim your ECO4 grant, start by checking your eligibility with us. If you’re a homeowner or private tenant, you can access funding for energy efficiency measures through the ECO scheme if you claim benefits.
After confirming your eligibility, we’ll survey your home to identify which improvements, such as insulation or other measures, can help you use less energy.
Your energy provider or energy companies support these upgrades to reduce your energy consumption. We handle all the paperwork as well as the installations, making the process straightforward for you.
What is the Energy Company Obligation (ECO4) scheme?
The Energy Company Obligation (ECO4) is a government energy-efficiency scheme in Great Britain, designed to tackle fuel poverty and help reduce carbon emissions. ECO is an obligation placed on energy companies to deliver energy efficiency measures to domestic premises. ECO is not a grant scheme; it is up to the energy companies to determine which retrofit projects they choose to fund, the level of funding they provide, and the Retrofit Coordinator and installers that they choose to work with.
ECO4 focusses on improving the least energy efficient homes and households in fuel poverty, as only properties in bands D-G can be treated. It also aims to deliver a more complete upgrade of those homes, shifting to a multi-measure whole-house retrofit approach. Furthermore, a minimum number of private tenure homes in energy efficiency rating band E, F and G must be upgraded throughout ECO4, ensuring the least efficient homes are treated.
There is a new Minimum Requirement (MR) to improve the energy efficiency rating of band D and E homes to at least a band C and band F and G homes to at least a band D. ECO4 aims to encourage the installation of various energy efficient measures such as insulation measures, first time central heating, renewable heating, and district heating connections.
What is the Energy Company Obligation (ECO4) scheme?
The Energy Company Obligation (ECO4) is a government energy-efficiency scheme in Great Britain, designed to tackle fuel poverty and help reduce carbon emissions. ECO is an obligation placed on energy companies to deliver energy efficiency measures to domestic premises. ECO is not a grant scheme; it is up to the energy companies to determine which retrofit projects they choose to fund, the level of funding they provide, and the Retrofit Coordinator and installers that they choose to work with.
ECO4 focusses on improving the least energy efficient homes and households in fuel poverty, as only properties in bands D-G can be treated. It also aims to deliver a more complete upgrade of those homes, shifting to a multi-measure whole-house retrofit approach. Furthermore, a minimum number of private tenure homes in energy efficiency rating band E, F and G must be upgraded throughout ECO4, ensuring the least efficient homes are treated.
There is a new Minimum Requirement (MR) to improve the energy efficiency rating of band D and E homes to at least a band C and band F and G homes to at least a band D. ECO4 aims to encourage the installation of various energy efficient measures such as insulation measures, first time central heating, renewable heating, and district heating connections.
What is the Energy Company Obligation (ECO4) scheme?
The Energy Company Obligation (ECO4) is a government energy-efficiency scheme in Great Britain, designed to tackle fuel poverty and help reduce carbon emissions. ECO is an obligation placed on energy companies to deliver energy efficiency measures to domestic premises. ECO is not a grant scheme; it is up to the energy companies to determine which retrofit projects they choose to fund, the level of funding they provide, and the Retrofit Coordinator and installers that they choose to work with.
ECO4 focusses on improving the least energy efficient homes and households in fuel poverty, as only properties in bands D-G can be treated. It also aims to deliver a more complete upgrade of those homes, shifting to a multi-measure whole-house retrofit approach. Furthermore, a minimum number of private tenure homes in energy efficiency rating band E, F and G must be upgraded throughout ECO4, ensuring the least efficient homes are treated.
There is a new Minimum Requirement (MR) to improve the energy efficiency rating of band D and E homes to at least a band C and band F and G homes to at least a band D. ECO4 aims to encourage the installation of various energy efficient measures such as insulation measures, first time central heating, renewable heating, and district heating connections.