What is the ECO4 Scheme?

The Energy Company Obligation scheme was set up by the government in collaboration with the major energy providers in the UK (including British Gas, EON, NPower and EDF energy) with the aims of reducing carbon emissions, improving energy efficiency and tackling the growing issue of fuel poverty.

Sourced from the Gov.UK website, the ECO4 scheme means that you may get help with the cost of:

• Insulation work, for example in your loft or cavity walls
• Replacing or repairing your boiler - or other upgrades to your heating

How the ECO4 scheme is to tackling  fuel poverty within the UK.

According to endfuelpoverty.org.uk, there is an estimated 7 million households across the UK in fuel poverty as of October 1st, 2022. With concern that this could rise to an estimated 10.7 million from spring 2023 as the current support measures for households runs out.

The ECO4 scheme is only available for those in receipt of certain benefits or for those households on the lowest income and are therefore the most vulnerable.

By installing new energy efficient heating methods, such as a new boiler or first time central heating into a home can drastically improve its energy efficiency rating and also reduce the cost of energy bills. Pairing these measures with home insulation, including loft insulation and cavity wall insulation can also maximise energy efficiency for properties, further improving energy costs for these households.