ECO4 is a government scheme for energy-efficient improvements to homes in England, Scotland and Wales. Eligibility depends on factors such as ownership, age of property and income. Generally, to be eligible you must own and live in a home with an EPC rating of D, E, F or G and be in receipt of qualifying benefits (please see list below) and/or have a total household income below a certain threshold. You must also have a legal right to carry out the improvements to your home.
We can provide funding and technical services to social landlords and private homeowners and private landlords alike. Please contact us for more information on specific funding routes.
ECO4 Eligibility Criteria
Home Energy Performance Certificate rating of D, E, F or G and one of the following:
Income based Jobseekers Allowance (JSA)
Income related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
Income Support (IS)
Pension Credit Guarantee Credit (PCGC)
Working Tax Credit (WTC)
Child Tax Credit (CTC)
Universal Credit (UC)
Housing Benefit
Pension Credit Savings Credit (PCSC)
Child Benefit (subject to income caps and composition)
How to apply
If you think you will qualify or if you have been approached by a provider and want to see if it is a genuine offer please get in touch via telephone or complete our online enquiry form
ECO also provides an alternative route to qualifying for support. This is called ECO-Flex and is controlled by Local Authorities for applications from non-social housing homeowners.
This route varies in each Local Authority area but can include qualification if you are deemed a low income household, can demonstrate evidence of certain cold related health issues, are over a certain age, are pregnant or are in fuel debt and are referred by your energy supplier.
In all cases we will talk you through the options including other funding / support streams that you may be eligible for.
We are focused on you and your needs. Our customer service team will listen and work with you to explore all possible avenues.