ECO4 is a British government energy-efficiency scheme (Energy Company Obligation) which aims to help an array of vulnerable households through FREE grants which provide improvements to home energy efficiency, reducing overall heating costs.
ECO4 scheme experts in securing grant funding for your home upgrades.
ECO4 Scheme Grant Funding
The ECO4 scheme is a UK Government initiative assisting homeowners and landlords in enhancing home energy efficiency, saving money.
From assessing eligibility to securing funding and coordinating installations, we’re with you every step of the way.
Could You Be Eligible For An ECO4 Grant?
You could qualify for a fully home energy improvements as long as you qualify for one criteria from either group:
• A home with an EPC rating of D, E, F or G
• Ownership of the property, or permission from your landlord
Additional Qualifiers
• Vulnerability class (debt, health conditions, aged 65+)
• Health grounds (cardiovascular disease, mobility issues and respiratory conditions)
A household income below £31,000, or receipt of a qualifying benefit:
- Income Support (IS) & (ESA)
- Housing Benefit
- Pension Credit (Guarantee or Savings Credit)
- Child Benefit (subject to income caps)
- Universal (UC) / Child Tax (CTC) / Working Tax Credit (WTC)
- Income-based Jobseekers Allowance (JSA)
ECO4 Grant Funding Home Improvements
Home Insulation
Home insultation from your ECO4 Grant Scheme encompasses Cavity Wall Insulation, internal wall insulation, loft insulation, and room-in-loft insulation.
- Reduce heat loss by up to 25% (Average per year – UK Households)
- Save up to £400 p/y on energy bills
Heating Systems
Enjoy the comfort of a new or replacement boiler, or even central heating. Each providing a more efficient way of heating your home.
- Average savings of £2,000-4,500 instead of a replacement/new boiler.
- Reduce home cold spots
Solar Panels
Generate electricity through environmentally-friendly solar panels. Utilize generated electricity for battery storage, or sell back to the grid!
- Save up to £500 p/y (Average UK home)
- A Typical UK home saves 1.3-1.6 tonnes of CO₂ per year.
ECO4 Flex Scheme
The ECO4 flex scheme is a referral scheme which widens the eligibility criteria. So, if you’ve failed to qualify for the eligibility criteria above, not to worry!
ECO4 Flex Eligibility
Although eligibility may be widened, households are still expected to meet minimum requirements.
Households may qualify for these Grants if any of the following are met:
- Less than £31,000 a year
- Vulnerability class (debt, health conditions, aged 65+)
- Health grounds (cardiovascular disease, mobility issues and respiratory conditions)
Get Help With Your ECO4 Funding
We’ll assess your grant eligibility, and help you apply!
What Is The ECO4 Scheme?
The ECO4 Scheme is a government energy-efficiency initiative which aims to help a wide array of vulnerable or low-income households to improve home energy efficiency through fully funded improvements to reduce overall energy bills.
The ECO4 scheme provides grants for measures like insulation, new heating systems, and solar panels, often covering up to 100% of the costs.
ECO4 Grant Benefits
Free Of Charge: As a UK government initiative, Cyd Innovation help secure you funding.
Saving On Energy Bills: Various measures provide a significantly higher energy efficiency which provide a noticeable cut on energy bills. Long-term investment against rising energy costs.
Improved Home Comfort: Specifically noticeable during cold, winter evenings, measurements provide improved home comfort.
Increased Property Value: Alongside home energy improvements, your house market value will likely increase.
Does Your Local Authority Partake In ECO4 Flex Scheme?
It is important to note, whilst all of the authorities below may have offered the ECO FLEX scheme to their respective residents, applicants must fall within the eligibility criteria identified above.
Need to know if your local councils provides ECO4 Flex? Look for a published Statement of Intent (SoI) on their website, and contact them.
Please note, this is purely a list of councils which have a record of providing ECO4 Flex to residents within their respective area, and may change upon the time of reading this page content.
ECO 4 Flex Authorities: Wales
ECO 4 Flex Authorities: England
- Powys County Council
- Gwynedd Council
- Ceredigion County Council
- Pembrokeshire County Council
- Flintshire Council
- Isle Of Anglesey Country Council
- Denbighshire County Council
- Conwy County Borough County Council
- Barrow
- Bolton
- Cheshire East
- Derbyshire
- Dudley
- Halton
- Knowsley
- Leicester
- Salford
- Sefton
- St. Helens
- Wigan
- Wirral
- Wolverhampton
FAQs
You can apply by clicking the button below. Cyd Innovation assess your application, determine your eligibility and help you apply directly.
No cost at all! the only cost is filling out the 60 second form. Cyd Innovation will assess your eligibility and guide you to a successful grant application, all for free through the energy company obligation scheme.
From application to installing your home energy improvements could be as quick as a few weeks.
Not at all. Whether you’re a landlord, home owner or tenant, ECO4 funding applies to all, given you meet one of the many eligibility criteria above. If you are a tenant, you will require the landlord’s permission for relevant installations.
