How to Find Out if You’re Eligible for Free Home Energy Improvements

Did you know that insulating your home and upgrading your heating can significantly reduce the cost of your energy bills? You could qualify for funding to have insulation installed and your old heating system replaced with a more energy efficient alternative as part of the government’s ECO4 Scheme.

The initiative provides financial support for home improvements such as new insulation, boiler upgrades and installation of heat pumps, solar panels and storage heaters. If you’re looking to make your home warmer, reduce energy waste and lower your bills, it’s worth checking whether you qualify for the ECO4 Scheme, which aims to tackle fuel poverty and encourage environmental sustainability.

You may be eligible for a grant to cover the cost of home energy improvement work if you meet the following criteria:

Low Income

the initiative aims to tackle fuel poverty by providing access to free home energy improvements for low income households. If you live in a low income household, or receive benefits such as Universal Credit, Income Support, Pension Credit or Disability Living Allowance, it’s likely you will be eligible for the ECO4 Scheme.

Vulnerability

Households considered vulnerable, such as those with young children or elderly residents, may qualify for financial support under the ECO4 Scheme. If you receive benefits, or live with someone who does, it might increase your eligibility.

Property Type

Whether you own or rent your home, you may qualify for funding, but the rules can vary depending on the specifics of your property.

Your Home’s Current Energy Efficiency Level

Homes with low Energy Performance Certificates (EPC ratings) are often prioritised for improvements under the ECO4 Scheme.

The experienced team at Gaia Energy can provide advice on how to make your home more energy efficient. We can also help you to find out if you qualify for a grant to cover the cost of home energy improvements under the ECO4 Scheme. We’ll even take care of the paperwork, so you don’t have to. Take your first step towards lower household bills and a more energy efficient home with our simple eligibility checker.

If you live in Merseyside or surrounding areas, and you would like to speak to an expert about whether you qualify for the ECO4 Scheme, the friendly team at Gaia Energy Solutions can help. We will guide you through the whole process, from checking your eligibility and arranging a home survey to creating a personalised home energy improvement plan and completing the work.

Find out how we can help you to create a warmer, more comfortable home, lower your utility bills and reduce energy waste by contacting our friendly team on 0151 486 4336.