The UK ECO (Energy Company Obligation) is a government energy efficiency scheme that aims to help low-income households reduce their energy bills and improve the energy efficiency of their homes. The ECO 4 is the fourth iteration of the scheme, which is currently in operation.
Under the ECO 4, eligible low-income households can receive grants to help them pay for energy efficiency measures, such as insulation and boilers. The grants are funded by energy companies, who are required by the government to provide a certain amount of funding for energy efficiency measures as part of their obligation under the scheme.
To be eligible for an ECO 4 grant, households must meet certain criteria, such as being in receipt of certain benefits, having a low income, or being vulnerable due to age or disability. The specific criteria vary depending on the type of grant being applied for, but generally, the grants are targeted at households that are struggling to afford their energy bills or that are living in properties that are particularly energy inefficient.
There are several types of grants available under the ECO 4, including:
Solid Wall Insulation Grants: These grants provide funding for the installation of insulation on the external walls of a property.
Cavity Wall Insulation Grants: These grants provide funding for the installation of insulation in the cavity between the external walls of a property.
Boiler Grants: These grants provide funding for the replacement of an old, inefficient boiler with a new, energy-efficient model.
Home Heating Grants: These grants provide funding for a range of energy efficiency measures, including insulation, boilers, and heating controls.
The ECO 4 scheme is administered by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). Households can apply for grants through their energy supplier or through a licensed installer.
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