EFFICIENCY MEASURES INSTALLED
2,791,372
The total number of measures installed under the Energy Company Obligation as quoted by Ofgem in their Promoting a sustainable energy future statistics published on 27 August 2020.
GRANTS
What grants could you get?
There are a range of grants being offered under this Government scheme. The grants could fund some or all of the improvements that will make your home more energy-efficient.
Boiler Upgrade or Replacement
Included as a measure in the scheme for homeowners where the existing boiler is 'non-condensing'.
Electric Heating Upgrade
Included as a measure where existing heating is electric.
First Time Central Heating (FTCH)
Included in the scheme for properties that have never had central heating.
Insulation
A range of insulation options are included in the scheme including cavity wall insulation, loft insulation, room in roof insulation and solid wall insulation
Stage 1
Check eligibility and apply for a grant.
Stage 2
If eligible a free survey will be booked.
Stage 3
Installation will take place at a time that suits you.
Apply
The application process is easy and will take 2 mins.
Free survey
If you are eligible, a free survey will be booked.
Installation
Installation at a time that suits by a Registered Installer.
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Yes! The UK Government has carbon reduction targets to meet. All major Energy Companies are obliged by the UK Government to fund these measures. If successful with an application you will get a grant towards energy-saving measures (in some cases the whole installation might be free).
The scheme is available to homeowners, private renters and housing association tenants that receive at least one or more of the qualifying benefits above and also to households that have high fuel costs in relation to income.
It’s difficult to tell until a free survey takes place. The grant is paid directly to the installer rather than do you directly.
Usually from the point at which you apply to the installation should take no longer than 4 weeks but sometimes you can have your new heating or insulation installed within a week or less.
FUNDING
Funded by Energy Companies
Energy companies are obligated to provide funding for the Energy Company Obligation Scheme.
Do you qualify?
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Who is eligible?
The scheme is targeting people that have high fuels and a low income so If a member of your household receives a qualifying benefit you might qualify for a grant. Grants are also available if you are certified as ‘fuel poor’ or ‘low income and vulnerable’ by your local council. So if you don't claim benefits but you have high fuel costs, you might be eligible through local authority funding rules.
If you receive one of these qualifying benefits (excluding Child Benefit) you will be eligible regardless of household income, so no means-testing is required for applications.
If you or a member of your household is in receipt of Child Benefit and if it is the only qualifying benefit received, you will also need to meet an income rules detailed here.
If you or a member of your household is in receipt of Child Tax Credit there is no income test for the Energy Company Obligation Scheme.
If you or a member of your household is in receipt of Income Support there is no income test for the Energy Company Obligation Scheme.
If you or a member of your household is in receipt of Pension Credit (Guarantee) there is no income test for the Energy Company Obligation Scheme.
If you or a member of your household is in receipt of Employment and support allowance (income-related) there is no income test for the Energy Company Obligation Scheme.
If you or a member of your household is in receipt of Jobseeker’s allowance (Income-based) there is no income test for the Energy Company Obligation Scheme.
If you or a member of your household is in receipt of Universal Credit there is no income test for the Energy Company Obligation Scheme.
If you or a member of your household is in receipt of Working Tax Credit there is no income test for the Energy Company Obligation Scheme.
If you don't claim benefits you might still qualify for a grant through your local authority flexible energy scheme. Use the free eligibility checker to see if your household will qualify for a grant.
DATES
The current phase of the Energy Company Obligation called ECO4 is expected to run until March 2026
Apply sooner rather than later in case the rules change.
According to Ofgem (they administer the Energy Company Obligation scheme) claimants will still be eligible for a period of 12 months following the date of the last award.
So if you were awarded Universal Credit in April but you got a job last week and come off Universal Credit today (for example) you still be eligible for 12 months.
While you can wait to apply we’d recommend applying sooner rather than later as funding rules can change at any time.
ELIGIBILITY
Covid-19 and eligibility
You will still be eligible if you return to work as you can claim for a period of 18 months after claiming benefits.