The Government’s Energy Company Obligation (ECO) requires large energy companies to help improve the energy efficiency of domestic homes through reducing the cost of improvement works
The primary goal of ECO4 is to support low-income households, and people who are vulnerable for health reasons, who are unable to upgrade their homes and heating systems.
By doing this, the Government will be able to help vulnerable people power their homes, whilst also helping the Government to reach its ‘Net Zero by 2050’ goal.
Energy Company Obligation (ECO) 4
ECO 4 is the fourth stage of the Government’s ECO scheme. As part of its Sustainable Warmth strategy, the Government has extended the ECO grant until December 2026.
The primary goal of the grant is to support low-income households who are unable to upgrade their homes and heating systems.
This scheme is available to households with an EPC rating between D and G.
By doing this, the Government will be able to help vulnerable people power their homes, whilst also assisting the country in reaching its ‘Net Zero by 2050’ goal.
What it covers
The scheme facilitates full retrofits, including the installation of whole-house insulation, air/ground source heating and solar photovoltaics (subject to survey).
It is due run until March 2026, at which point it will probably be replaced by a new scheme.
Are you interested and are you eligible?
For more information see the Energy Company Obligation (ECO) page on the OFGEM website.