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The ECO4 Scheme In Your Area

We help thousands of people from England, Wales, and Scotland access free grants to get support with rising energy costs.

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Grants Available

ECO4 is available across the UK. In some circumstances – such low income households and those suffering from qualifying medical conditions – applications might be made under ECO4 Flex, which is delivered by your Local Authority.

Local authorities in England, Wales, and Scotland are involved in the ECO4 scheme, which aims to identify and support low-income and vulnerable consumers by improving home energy efficiency. Authorities have the opportunity to propose new methods for identifying these consumers, potentially improving the effectiveness of the scheme.

ECO4 Flex In England

ECO4 Flex In Wales

ECO4 Flex In Scotland

ECO4 Flex Eligibility

To qualify for the ECO4 Flex scheme, your local authority will consider various conditions to determine your eligibility. Below are the typical criteria that may be used:

Income Level:

Low household income (specific thresholds may vary by local authority).

Health and Vulnerability:

Households with members who are vulnerable due to age, health conditions, or disabilities.
Households with children under a certain age

Energy Efficiency of the Home:

Homes with low energy efficiency ratings (e.g., EPC rating of D, E, F, or G).
Homes that require significant energy efficiency improvements.

Fuel Poverty:

Households that spend a significant portion of their income on energy bills

Receipt of Benefits:

Households receiving certain state benefits, such as Universal Credit, Pension Credit, or Income Support.

Local Authority Discretion:

Each local authority may have additional criteria or specific routes to simplify the qualification process for resident.

Your local authority will look at these conditions to see if you are eligible for the ECO4 Flex. Find out now if your area is eligible for the ECO4 Flex:

Government Grants and Schemes Available

Scheme	Description	Further information	How to apply
ECO4 Scheme	Target – low-income households and those living in vulnerable conditions. Focus – households with a combined income of £31,000 or below. – homes with an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D,E,F or G. – a resident must be in receipt of certain means-tested benefits. ECO4 Flex – this is a scheme operated by your local authority. It offers a more flexible criteria so that vulnerable home owners that would not ordinarily qualify for ECO4 are also able to access support. Available upgrades – solar panels, air-source heat pumps, home insulation and hybrid boilers.	For more detailed information, follow these links to theGovernment,Ofgemandlocal authoritywebsites.	England Scotland Wales
Boiler Upgrade Scheme	Target – low income or vulnerable households and energy inefficient properties. Focus – homes that are not connected to a mains gas supply. – a resident must be in receipt of a means-tested benefit. – properties with a non-condensing boiler. This is often boilers that are over 10 years old. Available upgrades – The benefit is in the form of a voucher towards the cost of supply and installation of a heating system.	Follow the link to theOfgemwebsite for more detailed information.	England Scotland Wales
Great British Insulation Scheme	Target – low income or vulnerable households and energy inefficient properties. Focus – available to homeowners and private tenants. – a resident must be in receipt of a means-tested benefit. – additional qualifying criteria includes specific EPC ratings and council tax bands. Available upgrades – cavity wall/solid wall/loft/roof and underfloor insulation is available.	Follow the link to theOfgemwebsite for more detailed information.	England Scotland Wales