How do I apply for the ECO4 scheme?
Applying for the ECO scheme is completely free, and we have assisted numerous delighted customers in obtaining free ECO grants.
To make an application or any other enquiries, please fill out the online eligibility form on our website and we will get back to you shortly with your application.
You can also call us direct on 0300 302 0221 to check if you qualify and apply for the ECO4 scheme.
To ensure a smooth application process, applicants will need to provide some necessary documentation and supporting evidence, validating their eligibility. Our team is dedicated to assisting applicants throughout this process, making it hassle-free and efficient.
Take a step towards a more energy-efficient future with ECO4 Scheme. Join us in our mission to make a positive impact on lives and the environment. Together, we can create a sustainable and eco-friendly world for generations to come. Apply for ECO4 scheme today and be a part of the change!
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Energy Companies Obligation
What is the government's ECO scheme?
The Energy Company Obligation (also known as the ECO scheme), first introduced in 2013, is a UK government-led energy efficiency scheme that promotes the reduction of carbon emissions and tackles fuel poverty. The program mandates that medium to large gas and electricity providers in the UK offer financial assistance to qualified households in order to improve their energy efficiency. This scheme is one of UK government’s foremost initiatives towards the ‘Net-zero by 2050’ mission.
The ECO4 scheme
The Energy Company Obligation is now in its fourth iteration – ECO4, which commenced on 27 July 2022 and will run until 31 March 2026. It focuses on low-income, vulnerable and fuel poor consumer groups through the installation of insulation and heating measures. ECO aims are as following:
a) help alleviate fuel poverty and accelerate progress to meet fuel poverty targets
b) contribute to carbon reduction targets in the domestic sector
c) reduce the costs of meeting the UK’s renewable energy target through promoting more efficient energy use, and
d) encourage innovation in the industry
What are the benefits of ECO4 scheme
The ECO4 scheme covers various home improvements including:
- Boiler Upgrades
- Insulation – Cavity wall, Solid wall and Loft.
- Renewables – Solar Panels, Solar Batteries and Air source heat pumps.
- Biomass Boilers
*The potential savings under the ECO4 program vary based on the type and extent of improvements implemented. For example, insulation upgrades can lead to annual heating costs savings of up to £400, while a new boiler upgrade can help save around £300 annually.
Eventually, through this scheme, households can experience the long-term benefits towards the energy efficiency of their house and contribute towards the United Kingdom’s 2050 net-zero emissions target. Some of long-term benefits include:
- Energy Efficient household improvements for free.
- Increase in household comfort and warmth.
- Decrease in heating and overall energy bills by hundreds of £ annually.
- Free upgrades to renewable, futureproof products like Solar Panels, Air source heat pump, etc which also increase the overall value of the property.
- Reducing the overall carbon footprint of the household.
Disclaimer: The figures provided above are estimated savings based on general assumptions and previous data. Actual savings achieved through the ECO4 program may vary depending on individual circumstances, energy consumption patterns, and the specific enhancements made to the household. It is essential to consider that these figures are for informational purposes only and should not be considered as guarantees of exact savings. Actual results may differ from the estimates mentioned here.)
Who is eligible for the ECO4 scheme?
The primary focus of the ECO4 program is on supporting low-income or vulnerable households.
The ECO scheme is available for homeowners or private tenants who are currently receiving at least one or more of the qualifying benefits and are living in a property with energy efficiency band D, E, F or G
Qualifying benefits for the ECO4 scheme
Child Tax Credits (CTC)
Income based Jobseekers Allowance (JSA)
Income related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
Income Support
Housing Benefit
Pension Credit Guarantee Credit
Pension Credit Savings Credit
Universal Credit (UC)
Working Tax Credit (WTC)
If it doesn’t look like you will qualify for the ECO4 scheme through the above-mentioned criteria, please contact us. Our expert team can help you find out if you can qualify through the ECO Flex – Local Authority Flexibility Scheme.
FAQ's, Useful Information
If you need more help
If you would like to contact us out feel free to call us
Energy suppliers can be contacted directly however many installs and processing end up with qualified installers and other private companies. At Energy Funding Service we work with many installers who are directly connected with all the obligated Energy Suppliers, this means we can help you gain access to the best funding, many suppliers offer different funding rates. Once you contact Energy Funding Service we will look at the energy product you are interested in and find the correct installer who is contracted with one of the major energy companies.
There are many advantages of using Energy Funding Service over contacting an Energy Supplier Directly here are just a few:
1. We can install your energy saving product e.g New Boiler within 2 weeks from assessment, many Energy Companies have a much longer process and can take a long time before you have your product installed.
2. We have accredited assessors working with Energy Funding Service, our assessors are able to assess properties much faster than most Energy Companies, we can normally assess your property if you qualify within the week.
3. Best funding for your property, we work with many installers that have funding from many different energy companies at all different funding levels. For example if you re looking for a new boiler and you qualify, we will find the best installer, with the highest level of funding to ensure you get the maximum level of funding for your install.
4. Energy Companies install costs are much higher than smaller private firms. Energy Funding Service can find you the best installer not only with the highest workmanship levels but the most cost effective, this means 99% of the measures we install are 100% FREE. Using this approach we can find you the best deals to make sure you get the most out of the ECO funding. Just like you would use a travel agent to find you the best holidays.
5. Combination of funding, unlike going direct to one supplier we can use multiple installers for different products. For example we might have a better rate of funding through one installer for Insulation products and a better rate of funding for Boilers through a different installer, we can then use multiple installers with different funding sources to make sure you get the products for FREE. In most situations Boilers, Insulation and other ECO products are installed for Free.
Energy suppliers have legal obligations under the Energy Company Obligation (ECO) scheme if they:
- have more than 250,000 domestic customers
- provide more than 400 gigawatt hours of electricity or more than 2,000 gigawatt hours of gas.
- Energy Suppliers are responsible for meeting their ECO obligations and ensuring that they, and any members of the supply chain acting on their behalf, comply with the scheme requirements.
No, we have access to funding through a wide range of accredited installers through the UK, it does not matter who your energy is purchased through. For example if you purchase your energy through Npower we can use an installer with funding through EDF to conduct the installation of ECO products. It’s the overall ECO Scheme obligation that needs to be delivered through all obligated suppliers so it will not matter who your energy is with.
We recommend visiting our main FAQ’s page click the link below if you have more questions, also if you find something not covered on the website we would like to hear from you. You can contact a funding advisor or a qualified domestic energy advisor on 0300 30 20 221 for more information.
