Apply for free heating upgrades to lower your energy bills
Access grants worth up to £50,000 for home energy improvements, lowering your energy bills.
Get a FREE Boiler upgrade with the ECO4 Scheme
Eligible households can receive funding for heating upgrades, designed to improve home comfort & reduce energy costs.
For Homeowners
How do you benefit
from the ECO4 scheme?
Designed to combat fuel poverty and lower carbon emissions, the Energy Company Obligation (ECO4) Scheme helps homeowners and private tenants create more comfortable and energy-efficient homes.
Lower energy bills
Modern, energy-efficient boilers can significantly reduce your monthly energy costs by up to 30% compared to older models
Lower carbon emissions
Modern boilers burn fuel more efficiently, helping reduce your home’s environmental impact.
Increased property value
Upgrading to a new boiler, insulation, and heating controls can make your home more energy efficient and attractive to buyers.
Benefits of the ECO4 scheme
Designed to combat fuel poverty and lower carbon emissions, the Energy Company Obligation (ECO4) Scheme helps homeowners and private tenants create more comfortable and energy-efficient homes.
Lower energy bills
Modern, energy-efficient boilers can significantly reduce your monthly energy costs by up to 30% compared to older models.
Lower carbon emissions
Modern boilers burn fuel more efficiently, helping reduce your home’s environmental impact.
Increased property value
Upgrading to a new boiler, insulation, and heating controls can make your home more energy efficient and attractive to buyers.
Lower energy bills
Modern, energy-efficient boilers can significantly reduce your monthly energy costs by up to 30% compared to older models.
Lower carbon emissions
Modern boilers burn fuel more efficiently, helping reduce your home’s environmental impact.
Increased property value
Upgrading to a new boiler, insulation, and heating controls can make your home more energy efficient and attractive to buyers.
Are you eligible for a grant?
If you meet one of the following criteria, then you may qualify for funding
Qualification through benefits
If you receive one of the following benefits, then you may qualify.
See what benefits qualify
- Universal Credit (UC)
- Pension Credit Guaranteed Credit (PCGC)
- Pension Credit Savings Credit (PCSC)
- Income-based employment & support allowance (ESA)
- Child Tax Credit (CTC)
- Income-based job seekers' allowance (JSA)
- Income support (IS)
- Working Tax Credit (WTC)
- Housing Benefit
Qualification through health
You qualify if you suffer with a health condition that is:
- Limited mobility
- Cardiovascular
- Immunosuppressed
- Respiratory
Qualification through income
If the total income of occupants living within your household is less than £31,000 then you may qualify
- Property requirements
Your property must have an energy performance certificate (EPC) rating of E, F or G to qualify for the scheme
- There are 3 ways to qualify:
1. Receive a means-tested benefit:
- Universal Credit (UC)
- Pension Credit Guaranteed Credit (PCGC)
- Pension Credit Savings Credit (PCSC)
- Income-based employment & support allowance (ESA)
- Income-based job seekers' allowance (JSA))
- Child Tax Credit (CTC)
- Income support (IS)
- Working Tax Credit (WTC)
- Housing Benefit
2. You suffer with a health condition that is:
- Cardiovascular
- Immunnosuppressed
- Limited mobility
- Respiratory
3. Your income is less than £31,000 annually
If the total income of occupants living within your household is less than £31,000 then you may qualify
- Property requirements:
Your property must have an energy performance certificate (EPC) rating of E, F or G to qualify for the scheme
1. Receive means-tested benefits
Eligible benefits for the ECO4 scheme are:
- Universal Credit (UC)
- Pension Credit Guaranteed Credit (PCGC)
- Pension Credit Savings Credit (PCSC)
- Income-based employment & support allowance (ESA)
- Income-based job seekers' allowance (JSA))
- Child Tax Credit (CTC)
- Income support (IS)
- Working Tax Credit (WTC)
- Housing Benefit
2. Have a health condition
Eligible health conditions that qualify fall under:
- Cardiovascular
- Immunnosuppressed
- Limited mobility
- Respiratory
3. Have an income under £31,000
If the total income of occupants living within your household is less than £31,000 then you may qualify
Apply for a grant here
- You may qualify for this scheme if you meet one of the following qualification routes
1. Receive a means-tested benefit:
2. You suffer with a health condition that is:
3. Your income is less than £31,000 annually
- Property requirements for this scheme:
Your property must have an energy performance certificate (EPC) rating of E, F or G or No EPC to qualify for the scheme.
Check your eligibility
The benefits of a boiler upgrade
- New boilers are up to 95% efficient – helping reduce energy waste
- Lower your gas bills with smarter heating controls
- Reduce breakdowns and maintenance with a newer model
- Make your home warmer, faster – especially in winter
Why insulate your property?
- Stop heat escaping through your walls, loft or floor
- Keep your home warmer in winter and cooler in summer
- Lower your energy bills with long-term savings
- Reduce damp, drafts and cold spots throughout the house
- Increase your home’s comfort and value
Why get heating controls?
- Control your heating room-by-room for maximum efficiency
- Only heat the spaces you’re using – no wasted energy
- Lower your energy bills with smart thermostats and timers
- Adjust your heating from your phone, even when away
- Keep your home comfortable without overheating
Our 3-step process
How it works
Check eligibility
It’s fast, free and easy. Get an instant answer on your scheme eligibility status.
Home assessment
Our expert will contact you to discuss your home and help you secure funding for upgrades.
Installation
Once we have confirmed your funding, we can book your installation.
Frequently Asked Questions
How will these schemes help me save money?
Qualifying for one of our schemes provides financial assistance for energy efficiency upgrades to your home which is key to reducing energy consumption and costs. This might involve changing to renewable heating systems such as heat pumps, strengthening insulation, upgrading to solar panels, or adopting smart heating controls. Enhancing the energy efficiency of your home reduces the amount of energy needed to heat and power it, leading to lower energy bills over time. These upgrades can also increase the overall value of the property and contribute to a more comfortable living environment.
What are the qualifying means-tested benefits?
You will need to have one or more of these benefits to qualify under means-tested benefits:
Income-based Job Seekers 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)
How do I find out what council tax band I am in?
You can find your council tax band by visiting the gov.uk website.
How do I find my Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating?
You can find your EPC rating on the EPC register or by asking your landlord or housing association.
What measures are offered?
The measures offered through our schemes include:
Gas Hybrid Heat Pumps
Air Source Heat Pumps
Gas Boiler Upgrades
Electric Storage Heaters
Room In Roof Insulation
Loft Insulation
Cavity Wall Insulation
Internal Wall Insulation
Smart Heating Controls
Solar PV
I rent my property from a private landlord – do I qualify?
Yes! The ECO4 program is open to privately rented properties. You simply need to meet one of the qualifying routes, have an EPC rating of E to G, and obtain permission from your landlord. Find out more here.
I live in social housing – do I qualify?
For more information on energy schemes and grants available to you, please reach out to your local authority or landlord.
Do I need my landlord’s permission?
Yes, you must have the owner’s permission for the installation to take place.
Are there any costs involved for the homeowner?
There are NO COSTS involved for the homeowner. The ECO4 scheme is fully funded by the government!
Will I need to vacate my home during the installation?
No, our team of experts ensure minimal disruption when installing your free upgrades.
Frequently Asked Questions
How will these schemes help me save money?
Qualifying for one of our schemes provides financial assistance for energy efficiency upgrades to your home which is key to reducing energy consumption and costs. This might involve changing to renewable heating systems such as heat pumps, strengthening insulation, upgrading to solar panels, or adopting smart heating controls. Enhancing the energy efficiency of your home reduces the amount of energy needed to heat and power it, leading to lower energy bills over time. These upgrades can also increase the overall value of the property and contribute to a more comfortable living environment.
What are the qualifying means-tested benefits?
You will need to have one or more of these benefits to qualify under means-tested benefits:
Income-based Job Seekers 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)
How do I find out what council tax band I am in?
You can find your council tax band by visiting the gov.uk website.
How do I find my Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating?
You can find your EPC rating on the EPC register or by asking your landlord or housing association.
What measures are offered?
The measures offered through our schemes include:
Gas Hybrid Heat Pumps
Air Source Heat Pumps
Gas Boiler Upgrades
Electric Storage Heaters
Room In Roof Insulation
Loft Insulation
Cavity Wall Insulation
Internal Wall Insulation
Smart Heating Controls
Solar PV
I rent my property from a private landlord – do I qualify?
Yes! The ECO4 program is open to privately rented properties. You simply need to meet one of the qualifying routes, have an EPC rating of E to G, and obtain permission from your landlord. Find out more here.
I live in social housing – do I qualify?
For more information on energy schemes and grants available to you, please reach out to your local authority or landlord.
Do I need my landlord’s permission?
Yes, you must have the owner’s permission for the installation to take place.
Are there any costs involved for the homeowner?
There are NO COSTS involved for the homeowner. The ECO4 scheme is fully funded by the government!
Will I need to vacate my home during the installation?
No, our team of experts ensure minimal disruption when installing your free upgrades.