Energy company obligation ECO4 2022 scheme explained
Unlike the predecessors of this ECO program, ECO 4 grant is intended to be accessible to a wider range of people and more fuel poor households. This next phase of the energy company obligation ECO improved its energy efficiency measures and scoring methodology to ensure the least energy efficient homes and properties of vulnerable and fuel poor homeowners are reached first and receive greater support.
These proposed changes begun in April 2022 and should operate for years to improve energy efficient heaters in people’s homes across England, Scotland and Wales.
There are many routes to apply for this grant. For example, checking your eligibility for the government grant through companies who work with energy suppliers and Of gem such as UK Energy Support (UKES).
The government has stated that they are committed to supporting energy suppliers in reaching rural communities and fuel poor homes and communities in having better quality heating in their properties. Energy companies now aim to enable small suppliers to combat climate change through increasing the number of energy efficient homes and minimising fuel poverty across the country.
