Energy efficiency initiatives such as the ECO4 scheme and ECO Flex are there to enhance your home’s energy efficiency.
It’s important to understand who qualifies for these programs and the specific improvements available. Checking your eligibility has never been easier.
Residential Energy Services can assist you from eligibility checks, to grant funding applications to complete energy upgrades.
Grant Funding for Energy Efficiency
The ECO4 and ECO Flex schemes offer substantial assistance for those looking to improve comfort, reduce environmental impact and reduce their energy bills. These government endorsed programs aim to tackle fuel poverty, securing financial savings and sustainable living for more struggling UK families.
The ECO4 Scheme
ECO4, the fourth stage of the government’s Energy Company Obligation scheme, focuses on improving the energy efficiency of the UK’s least efficient housing. Targeting low-income and vulnerable households, ECO4 facilitates various home improvements such as insulating lofts and walls, installing heat pumps, and upgrading boilers.
To be eligible, households must fall within tax bands D to G and often need to be receiving specific government benefits like housing benefits, pension credits, or jobseekers allowance.
The goal is not only to reduce energy bills but also improve overall living conditions by ensuring homes are warmer and healthier.
What If I Don’t Qualify for ECO4?
For those who do not meet ECO4’s criteria, the ECO Flex scheme offers support.
ECO Flex is designed to reach residents who might not receive ECO4’s qualifying benefits, but still face similar struggles with fuel poverty. Local authorities can nominate households they believe should be eligible, providing greater accessibility for support. This flexibility allows more families to benefit from essential energy saving measures, enhancing their quality of life and reducing energy costs.
Your Journey to ECO Funding with RES
Starting your journey towards ECO funding is made easier with RES. Use our free resources to get a deeper understanding of your home’s energy performance and what energy efficiency improvements like loft insulation can really do.
We also offer free energy advice within your community through The Warmer Homes Project, to further the reach of schemes like ECO4. Our home energy assessments will help you understand your EPC ratings, confirm your eligibility and pinpoint any more necessary upgrades.
Use our eligibility checker online to see if you qualify for ECO4 or ECO Flex.
Speak with a RES advisor who will guide you through the process and answer any queries.y efficiency improvements.
After approval, a local installer will assess your home and commence the approved energy efficiency upgrades.
Check your eligibility for government scheme funding like ECO4 or ECO Flex, with our super easy eligibility checker to get started on making your home more comfortable, efficient, and environmentally friendly.
