What can you claim funding for under ECO4?
There are various different fuel and energy efficiency products that you can claim funding for under the ECO4 scheme:
How much funding can you claim under the ECO4 scheme?
This will all depend on your unique personal circumstances and the type of work that you have done. For example, you could claim as little as £500 for roof insulation and as much as £9,000 for a ground source heat pump. Your grant could pay just a portion of what the work would cost or pay for it in full. Every claim is treated differently and on its own merits. Grants for some products and installations are only available until 2024, so apply now before the funding is withdrawn for good.
Grant Store can help with a wide range of energy grant options.
ECO4 scheme eligibility
In order to be eligible for things like ECO4 scheme solar panels and Economy 7 storage heater grants, you have to meet a specific set of criteria.
- You must be either a homeowner, private renter, or a social housing tenant
- Your property must have an EPC rating of D, E, F or G
- You must be in receipt of one of the following benefits:
- Pension Credit
- Universal Credit
- Income-based Jobseekers allowance
- Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
- Income Support
- Housing Benefit
- Tax Credits (Child or Working Tax Credit)
You can also qualify if you claim Child Benefits and have an annual income below a certain threshold. This threshold varies depending on your relationship status and the number of children you have.
If you don’t receive any of the above benefits, you could still potentially qualify under the LA Flex scheme, which is designed to help people on low incomes or who are classified as vulnerable or in poor health.
How it works
The process of applying for ECO4 funding is relatively straightforward and usually only takes a couple of minutes to complete. Speak to us first to get an idea of how much the project you have in mind would cost, and if you need any ECO4 guidance or aren’t sure about your ECO4 grant eligibility, speak to our friendly team, who’ll be happy to help.
Enter your property details
This is just to establish certain facts, such as your home’s location, size, current energy usage, and what heating/energy-generating methods your home has right now.
Enter your personal details
This is to determine whether you meet the criteria for funding due to your personal circumstances. This usually includes facts like your homeowner status, household income, or whether you’re in receipt of any benefits.
Installation
Once your ECO4 funding has been approved, we’ll be in touch to carry out the work. All our professional installers are fully regulated and accredited, so you know you’ll be getting first-class service every step of the way on your insulation journey. If there’s any outstanding balance after the grant money has been deducted, we’ll send you an invoice for that amount.
Why take our advice?
Grant Store is an ECO4-approved installer, so you know that our work is going to be of the highest possible quality, whether we’re installing ECO4 solar panels or a government eco scheme free boiler. With over half a century of experience and outstanding Trustpilot reviews, there’s only one installer to trust with your ECO4 grant; Grant Store.
ECO4 FAQs
Do you have questions? No problem! We’ve answered some of the most common ones here. If you can’t find what you need, just give us a call.
What is the EC04 scheme?
The ECO4 scheme is a government-funded programme that offers grants for home insulation, solar energy installations, and A-rated heating components such as boilers and central heating systems. The purpose of ECO4 is to help homeowners make their homes more energy efficient and reduce fuel poverty. It was expanded in 2022 to include more households and offer more funding, and it will run until March 2026.
Who qualifies for ECO4?
To qualify for ECO4 funding, you must meet the following criteria:
- You must be the owner-occupier of the property
- Your household income must be below a certain level
- Your home must have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D or below
- You must live in England, Scotland, or Wales
- You must be in receipt of certain benefits
For an extensive list of criteria, just go to the top of this page. If you’re still unsure of your eligibility, speak to a member of our team, who’ll be glad to guide you through the process.
What is the ECO4 scheme for 2023?
The ECO4 scheme is a successor to the ECO3 scheme, which ended in 2022. The new scheme has been greatly expanded to include a wider range of people. £4 billion of grant money is available, or £1 billion a year until 2026. The grants are offered to low-income households to make their homes warmer, more eco-friendly, and reduce their carbon footprint.
To find out your ECO4 scheme eligibility, you can either fill out the application form, which takes just a few minutes to complete, or speak to our expert team for ECO4 guidance.