ECO 4 Energy Saving Scheme
The Energy Company Obligation (ECO4) is a UK government backed scheme, funded by the energy suppliers, which aims to improve energy efficiency across the UK. The scheme launched in 2013 and happens in phases, phase 4 is currently live. The initiative requires energy suppliers to cover the cost of installing energy saving measures to properties in need, at a small fee, or no fee to the home owner. Since the scheme became live in 2013, over 2.4 million homes have benefitted having energy efficient measures installed.
ECO4 is as much about insulation as it is about heating and the grants will include this is your project. These include loft, solid wall insulation (SWI) such as external wall Insulation (EWI) and Internal wall Insulation (IWI). If you do not qualify for ECO4 under the usual eligibility criteria, there is also the LA Flex route via the local authority as well as The Great British Insulation Scheme (GBIS) which provides home insulation only so there is something for everyone.
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Can Mayne Gas Heating Ltd install under the ECO4 scheme?
Yes we can! We are PAS 2030, MCS, and TrustMark Accredited, which means we are able to install new gas boilers, hot water systems and controls under the ECO4 scheme. For any questions on eligibility and how to apply, please read below or contact our office.
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PAS 2030
We are certified and compliant to PAS 2030. This enables us to carry out energy efficient measures under government initiatives, like ECO 4.
MCS
MCS is The Microgeneration Certification Scheme, it is a quality assurance scheme that assures the quality and reliability of approved products and installation companies. We are MCS certified to show to our customers that we are consistent with our high level of quality and care each time.
TRUST MARK
Trust Mark is a Government quality trades website that works alongside scheme providers who audit installers to make sure their business is working to the correct standard. We are Trust Mark accredited.
Who is Eligible for ECO4?
The government scheme aims to help the least energy efficient homes, with a focus on low-income and vulnerable homes. Eligibility is assessed and decided using a combination of householder criteria and house makeup. The householder eligibility can be assessed using different streams of information. Certain benefits and EPC ratings are and important factor in eligibility. Below are the base requirements for the ECO4 scheme.
1. Eligible Benefits.
- Income based Jobseekers Allowance (JSA),
- Income related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA),
- Income Support (IS),
- Pension Credit Guarantee Credit (PCGC),
- Working Tax Credit (WTC),
- Child Tax Credit (CTC),
- Universal Credit (UC),
- Housing Benefit,
- Pension Credit Savings Credit (PCSC),
- Child Benefit (within the income caps).
2. Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) requirements.
The EPC rating of the property must show that the building lacks efficiency and requires improvement. EPC rating's of D or lower will be eligible for ECO4.
- If your property has an EPC of F or G, you may be able to receive the relevant upgrades to improve the property to at least a D rating.
- If your property is a D or E EPC rating, you may be eligible for upgrades to make your home at least a C rating.
Do I have to choose my current supplier for ECO4?
You do not need to go with your current energy supplier if you want to apply for any work under the ECO4 scheme. You can choose which supplier best suits your needs, see below the list of current suppliers obliged to take part:
- British Gas
- Bulb Energy
- E (Gas and Electricity)
- E.ON Energy
- Ecotricity
- EDF Energy
- ESB Energy
- Foxglove Energy
- Scottish Power
- Shell Energy
- Octopus Energy
- Ovo Energy
- Utility Warehouse
- Utilita
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