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What is ECO4?
ECO4 is the fourth phase of the Energy Company Obligation (ECO) scheme, a Government backed energy efficiency scheme in Great Britain that requires large energy suppliers to help reduce carbon emissions and tackle fuel poverty. Under this obligation large energy suppliers support the delivery of lifetime savings by installing energy efficiency measures in homes throughout the UK.
These measures include services like the installation of insulation, reducing the amount of heat that escapes your house and lessening the need to ramp up the radiators. Or the replacement of a gas boiler for an air source heat pump, which uses (you guessed it) air to heat your house and significantly lowers your energy bills.
What measures are available under ECO4?
Air Source Heat Pumps
Solar Photovoltaics (PV) – Thats where we come in
Insulation;
– Loft Insulation
– Underfloor Insulation
– Cavity Wall Insulation
– Internal Wall Insulation
– Room In Roof Insulation
Ventilation
What is ECO4?
The ECO4 scheme (Energy Company Obligation) in the UK provides funding for energy-efficient improvements to homes and is available to certain homeowners and tenants who meet specific criteria. Eligibility for the scheme is based on several factors, including:
Energy efficiency:
The scheme is designed to fund improvements that will make homes more energy-efficient and reduce carbon emissions. Eligibility for the scheme may be determined by the current energy efficiency rating of the property.
Benefits:
Some people may be automatically eligible for the ECO4 scheme if they receive certain benefits, including the Guarantee Credit element of Pension Credit, Child Tax Credit, Working Tax Credit, or Universal Credit.
It is important to note that eligibility criteria may vary depending on the specific measures being installed and the energy supplier offering the scheme. It is best to check with your energy supplier or a qualified installer to determine your eligibility for the ECO4 scheme.
Income:
The ECO4 scheme is designed to help those who are in fuel poverty or on a low income. Eligibility is determined by a means-tested assessment of household income, which varies depending on the type of property and location.
Property type:
The ECO4 scheme is available for homeowners and tenants living in certain types of properties, including those with solid walls or hard-to-treat cavity walls, those with inefficient heating systems, and those in areas that are designated as fuel-poor.
It is important to note that eligibility criteria may vary depending on property type and location. It is best to check with your energy supplier or a qualified installer like ourselves to determine your eligibility for the ECO4 scheme. A great place to start is by filling out our quick online form (below), then our smart team can assess your property and get back to you.
How to apply
To see if you’re eligible for the ECO4 scheme visit our partner company Smart Energy Homes and fill in their short form.
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