The UK Government’s ECO (Energy Company Obligation) Scheme aims to improve the energy efficiency of homes by insulating and upgrading heating systems, which in turn helps to reduce energy bills.
Where does the funding come from?
The big six energy companies are obligated by law to cut down the UK’s carbon emissions. Energy companies are providing the ECO scheme, as a way to tackle the carbon emissions by making energy saving home improvements like insulation, heating upgrades and renewables.
Grants available under the scheme – Insulation, Heating and Renewables.
- Wall Insulation (Cavity Insulation or Solid Insulation)
- Loft Insulation (Pitched Insulation and/or Flat Roof Insulation)
- Room in Roof Insulation
- Under Floor Insulation
- GAS Boiler Replacements (For Non-Condensing Boilers to Combination Boilers)
- Heating Controls
- First Time GAS Central Heating
- Air Source Heat Pumps
- Modern Electric Storage Heater Replacement
- Solar Panel
Who is eligible?
You may be unaware that there is two different ways to qualify for the ECO scheme and that if you are not in receipt of the certain benefits below known as HHCRO, there is also the local authority flexibility part to the ECO scheme.
HHCRO (Home Heating Cost Reduction Obligations)
You could be eligible for the ECO scheme, if you receive at least one of the following benefits:
- Child Benefit
- Pension Guarantee Credit
- Income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
- Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA)
- Income Support
- Tax Credits (Child Tax Credits and Working Tax Credits)
- Universal Credit
- Housing Benefit
- Pension Credit Saving Credit
Local Authorities Flexibility Scheme
Local councils are also able to refer residents in their areas to be eligible for the ECO scheme. This can help to include help for both rented and homeowners, if any of the following applies:
- Low Income (Less than £31,000 per annum)
- Health Conditions exacerbated by the Cold
(Respiratory Conditions, Cardiovascular Conditions, Immunosuppressed and Limited Mobility) - Fuel Poverty (Living in high heating costs, with low income)
With bright prospects for the upcoming ECO Plus scheme being introduced in Spring 2023, the help is reaching out to further households. For further information keep update with our news blog on our website or Facebook page.
Complete our application form online today to see if you qualify today.
If your still unsure, please contact our helpful energy savings team are here to help on 0800 707 4224.