ECO4 Funding

A Comprehensive Guide to Eligibility and Benefits of ECO4 funding: how the ECO4 scheme is helping families like yours to cope with the ongoing energy crisis
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Applying is quick and simple. You’re not forced to commit.

AND YOU WON’T NEED TO PAY A PENNY towards the work your home receives

The best thing about the scheme is that all you need to do is register your interest. Our dedicated team here at UKEM will take care of everything else for you: from checking your eligibility to enrolling you in the scheme, to ensuring all your energy-efficient home improvements are carried out by qualified tradespeople and installers.

Understanding ECO4 Funding: How is the government-backed ECO4 scheme achieving this, and do I qualify?

The ECO4 Funding scheme represents a pivotal advancement in the UK’s commitment to energy efficiency and reducing household carbon footprints. This initiative, designed to support low-income households, offers a unique opportunity to upgrade home energy systems without the financial burden. In short, ECO4 funding covers the cost of making your home more energy efficient.

The grant is targeted at properties that fall within efficiency bands E, F, and G and can be used to install or upgrade cavity wall insulation, central heating improvements, and loft insulation.

The ECO4 scheme provides all of this FREE of charge, but that isn’t the only benefit. With huge amounts of energy lost through poor insulation, using this government initiative to upgrade your home will save you money on bills month after month. However, all you need to do to find out if you qualify is complete a free eligibility check.

 

So, where does UKEM
feature in all of this?

We’re the ones who can get you started on your ECO4 grant journey AND see it through to completion right by your side. We will manage your journey from start to finish, working to provide the best options of funding available to create a more comfortable, energy-efficient home for you and your family.

Okay, so what’s the catch?

At first glance, this may sound a little too good to be true, but there really is no catch. Provided your circumstances align with the government’s criteria, the ECO4 grant will be accessible to you.

If you are a homeowner or private tenant and receive any of the qualifying benefits listed below, you are likely to be eligible for the ECO4 grant.

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Introduced in April of 2022, the ECO4 scheme has replaced previous government-backed initiatives, such as ECO3. 

This scheme aims to support low-income households by providing them with low-cost, high-efficiency heating and insulation solutions.

After all, an energy-efficient home is much cheaper to heat, leading to a more comfortable living environment and a greatly improved quality of life.

Benefits of ECO4

-> Reduced energy bills through efficient heating and insulation.
-> Enhanced home comfort and warmth.
-> Increased property value.
-> Contribution to the fight against climate change by reducing energy consumption.

Ready to Apply for ECO4 Funding? It takes just 60 seconds!

that's quicker than it takes your kettle to boil enough water for a cup of tea!
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What’s changed since ECO3?

There have been some changes in who can qualify under the new ECO4 rules, with disability benefits no longer making you eligible.
Please check the new criteria below (and if in doubt, just ask):

Temperature control:

fan-assisted for speed and efficiency

Cool to the touch:

no burnt fingers!

Quiet to run:

won’t keep you up at night like those noisy models from the past

Space saving:

smaller than past models and more energy efficient at the same time

Smart:

Works during off-peak hours to save cash for you

Programmable:

Set it to your schedule

Efficient:

No more throwing heat (and money) down the drain

ECO4 qualifying benefits:

  1. Income based Jobseekers allowance (JSA)

  2. Income related Employment & Support Allowance

  3. (ESA) Income Support (IS)

  4. Pension Credit Guarantee Credit

  5. Working Tax Credit (WTC)

  6. Child Tax Credits (CTC)

  7. Universal Credit (UC)

  8. Housing Benefit (new eligible benefit under ECO4)

  9. Pension Credit Savings Credit (new eligible benefit under ECO4)

  10. Child Benefit*

No longer eligible:

  1. Armed Forces Independence Payment (AFIP)

  2. Attendance Allowance

  3. Carer’s Allowance

  4. Constant Attendance Allowance

  5. Disability Living Allowance (DLA)

  6. Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit (IIDB)

  7. Personal Independence Payment (PIP)

  8. Severe Disablement Allowance

  9. War Pensions Mobility Supplement (WPMS)

*Child Benefit income threshold to qualify to receive ECO4 fund.

Number of childrenSingle claimantMember of a couple
1£19,900£27,500
2£24,800£32,300
3£29,600£37,200
4+£34,500£42,000
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THREE SIMPLE STEPS:

No more days and nights spent battling the cold. Keep your home nice and cosy whilst reducing your energy usage and bills.

Take 60 seconds of your time to fill out the form

We’ll let you know whether you’re eligible for a grant

Our engineers will be in touch to book a survey and installation date

Apply for your free government grant now!

IT TAKES 60 SECONDS AND WE’LL TAKE CARE OF THE REST
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How do I know the ECO4 scheme is legitimate?

In this day and age, you can never be too careful. Thankfully, the ECO4 scheme is 100% legitimate and government backed. It’s been widely covered by numerous media channels online, but you can read all about it on the UK government’s own website and on our blog.

Aims of the ECO4 grant scheme:

  • Improve the energy efficiency of properties that fall under bands E, F or G

  • Support low-income households struggling to manage with rising fuel costs

  • Making the UK more energy efficient and combat climate change

  • Bring the scheme to a wider range of people than previous schemes (such as ECO3)

  • Get local authorities and energy suppliers directly involved in supporting fuel-poor households and tackling climate change

What are you waiting for?

Pop your details into our simple, secure application form and a member of the UKEM customer support team will be in touch to let you know what happens next.
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Fully funded solutions to improve your homes energy efficiency

Find out if you are eligible for 100% FREE energy efficiency upgrades, simply entering your postcode:
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The lower your home's energy efficiency rating, the more money the government make available for you to improve it.
Unfortunately ECO4 funding is not currently available directly to the occupant of Social housing.

Please contact your Local Authority directly for more information on how to improve the Energy Efficiency Performance of your home.

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