The Energy Company Obligation (ECO4) is a government energy-efficiency scheme in Great Britain, designed to tackle fuel poverty and help reduce carbon emissions. To be eligible to benefit from ECO4, you must own your own home or have the permission of your landlord and meet specific criteria.
No! ECO4 is a fully government funded scheme aimed to tackle fuel poverty. We will never ask for any financial contribution from you. Eligible customers will be offered a package of free energy-saving measures and heating improvements.
Yes. Once the equipment has been fitted the home owner will own them outright from day 1. Should you wish to sell your property there will be no issue. An improved EPC rating can in fact increase the value of your home.
We understand having doubts when hearing about something free. However, we can assure you that the ECO4 scheme is completely legitimate. The government fully funds this program, allowing you to upgrade your home's energy efficiency for free, with no strings attached and no cost from you throughout the entire process of after. To read more from the government on the scheme click here.
The scheme targets people in receipt of government benefits. You must be in receipt of one of the following benefits: