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ECO 4

What is the ECO4 scheme?

The ECO4 scheme is the final part of an ongoing government initiated scheme to support low-income households and to create more energy efficient homes

ECO particularly aims to help vulnerable homes and property holders. It uses a whole house approach to lower fuel poverty via improved heating systems and insulation measures funded through the energy companies.It also encourages the installation of first time Central Heating and district heating connections.

What does ECO mean?

ECO means the Energy Company Obligation, of which there have been four parts.It is a policy that aims to make homes warmer and households’ emissions lower, In other words, ECO is all about energy saving.We are currently in the ECO 4 stage

Who is eligible for ECO4scheme?

If you are on qualifying benefits or on a low income and you’re a homeowner or a private tenant, you are likely to be eligible for support from energy suppliers via this scheme from April 2022.

If you are a landlord and your tenant claims benefits or is on a low income you may encourage them to apply.

If you’re not on benefits or a low income but your home is still energy inefficient, you might be eligible for the scheme through flexible eligibility (LAFlex) program that some councils participate in.

Which measures can be installed under the Eco 4 scheme?

External Wall Insulation
Internal Wall Insulation
Flat Roof Insulation
Suspended Floor
Insulation
Loft Insulation
Room in Roof Insulation
Solar PV
Heat Pumps
Double/Triple Glazing
First Time Central Heating

Who’s eligible for the Energy Company Obligation?

You’ll need an EPC rating of D or below

Check Your EPC Here

Qualifying benefits

Income-based Job Seekers Allowance
Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
Income Support
Pension Credit Guarantee Credit
Working Tax Credit
Child Tax Credit
Universal Credit
Housing Benefit
Pension Credit Savings Credit
Child Benefit ( with income threshold -see below)

Non Qualifying

Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
Attendance Allowance
Carer's Allowance
Severe Disablement Allowance
Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit
War Pensions
Mobility Supplement
Constant Attendance Allowance
Armed Forces Independence Payment

*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	£32,300
3	£29,600	£37,200
4 +	£34,500	£42,000

What if you stop claiming benefits return to work?

According to Ofgem (they administer the Energy Company Obligation scheme) claimants will still be eligible for a period of 18 months following the date of the award letter. Page 233 of the Ofgem Energy Company Obligation guidance has full details.

So if you were awarded Universal Credit in April but you got a job last week and come off Universal Credit today (for example) you still have a significant period of time (a year and a half) to apply for and install the measure, as you would still be classed as eligible even when you return to work.

While you can wait to apply we’d recommend applying sooner rather than later as funding rules can change at any time.

Minimum Requirements For The Scheme

The Department for Business Energy has put into place minimum energy efficiency requirements for this ECO Scheme. The funding is only available if your property’s EPC certificate shows a level below C. If a property’s EPC Certificate shows the property falling under band,D,E F or G for energy efficiency, the funding must be used by energy efficiency installers to heighten it to band D or higher by installing insulation measures like External wall insulation and /or improved heating measures like Solar panels or Heat Pumps.

Check Your EPC Here

ECO4 IS A GOVERNMENT BACKED SCHEME

DON'T WAIT! APPLY TODAY

The ECO4 grant won’t include some benefits in eligibility criteria, so contact us now, so you don’t miss out on the best electric heating system installation. Upgrade your home energy efficiency before bad weather, cold temperatures and high bills catch you off guard.

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