ECO4, launched in April 2022, is the latest phase of a UK government initiative designed to improve home energy efficiency. The ECO program began in 2013 with the goal of requiring energy companies to provide free or low-cost energy-saving upgrades to low-income households.
Since its launch, more than 2.4 million homes across the UK have received energy-efficiency improvements, with wall insulation being the most common upgrade. These measures have saved households an estimated £20 billion in energy costs.
By 2023, five versions of the ECO scheme had been introduced, and ECO4 will continue running until 2026.
Who is eligible for ECO4 Scheme?
To qualify for this scheme, you must receive one of the following benefits:
Universal Credit
Child Tax Credit
Income Support
Housing Benefit
Working Tax Credit
Pension Credit (Savings Credit)
Pension Credit (Guarantee Credit)
Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA)
Income-related Employment & Support Allowance (ESA)
The following benefits were previously eligible for the scheme but are no longer included:
Carer’s Allowance
Attendance Allowance
Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
Severe Disablement Allowance
Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
Constant Attendance Allowance
War Pensioners’ Mobility Supplement
Armed Forces Independence Payment
Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit
ECO4 is a UK government program designed to boost home energy efficiency. It offers free or subsidized upgrades—like insulation, modern boilers, and renewable energy systems—to eligible households, especially low-income or energy-inefficient homes.
To apply, reach out to Chahal Energy Ltd. We’ll assess your property and guide you through eligibility checks, including income or benefits verification, and help complete your energy assessment.
Households with an EPC rating of D-G or an annual income below £31,000 typically qualify. Receiving benefits such as Universal Credit or Pension Credit may also make you eligible.
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