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What is the ECO4 Scheme?
According to GOV.UK, the Energy Company Obligation (ECO4) is a government scheme that requires larger energy suppliers to help households improve their energy efficiency.
The scheme runs from April 2022 to March 2026 and provides free energy efficiency measures to eligible households across Great Britain (England, Scotland, and Wales).
ECO4 Eligibility Criteria
Who Qualifies for ECO4?
According to Ofgem, households are eligible if they meet income or benefit criteria:
Income-Based Eligibility
- Combined household income £31,000 or below
- Property has EPC rating of D, E, F, or G
- Owner-occupiers and private tenants
Benefit-Based Eligibility
- Universal Credit recipients
- Pension Credit recipients
- Housing Benefit or Council Tax Support
- Income Support or ESA recipients
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Available ECO4 Measures
Insulation Measures
- • Cavity wall insulation
- • Loft insulation
- • Solid wall insulation (internal/external)
- • Floor insulation
- • Room-in-roof insulation
Heating Systems
- • Air source heat pumps
- • Ground source heat pumps
- • Biomass boilers
- • Electric storage heaters
- • District heating connections
Energy Controls
- • Smart thermostats
- • Heating controls
- • Hot water cylinder thermostats
- • Time and temperature controls
- • Zonal heating controls
How to Apply for ECO4
Check Eligibility
Verify you meet income or benefit criteria according to official guidelines.
Find Installer
Contact an approved energy supplier or installer participating in ECO4.
Home Assessment
Professional assessment determines suitable measures for your property.
Installation
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