Eligible customers living in a home with a low EPC rating will be offered a package of free energy-saving measures and heating improvements. The ECO4 scheme is not a way to only replace or upgrade your boiler.
Find out your home's current EPC rating.
What is the ECO4 Scheme?
ECO4 is the fourth phase of the Government’s Energy Company Obligation. It started in August 2022 and it's due to continue until 31 March 2026.
The ECO4 Scheme aims to provide free energy-saving measures for vulnerable households to improve the efficiency and heating of their home.
Who's eligible for ECO4?
As well as being a current EDF customer, we've listed below the eligibility criteria for ECO4.
Please note: Our installers will complete a DWP check before installation. If you receive Child Benefits only, you'll be asked to provide your Child Benefit Award Notice, a signed self-declaration, and evidence to support your eligibility. We've supplied a table of Child Benefit eligibility. Total Household Income thresholds will apply, you can view these in the table below.
You'll need;
- an EPC rating of E or below(1)
as well as being in receipt of one of the following;
These benefits are not included as part of the eligibility criteria for the ECO4 scheme
The table below shows the Child Benefit eligibility. Please note this is for the total maximum household income (and not per child).
| Type of claimant | Number of children or qualifying young persons | |||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 or more | |
| Single claimant | £19,000 | £24,800 | £29,600 | £34,500 |
| Member of a couple | £27,500 | £32,300 | £37,200 | £42,000 |
Five steps to a more energy efficient home with the ECO4 scheme
Step 1
Make sure you're eligible for the scheme.
Step 2
Depending on your location, you'll be matched with an installer.
Step 3
A free survey will be carried out by the installer.
Step 4
The installer will decide which single insulation measure is required.
Step 5
Congratulations – You can now enjoy your more energy efficient home.
Here are some of the measures which will make up a package under ECO4
Stop heat in your home escaping
Did you know that a typical home without insulation can lose 33% of its heat through its walls and 25% through the roof?
Insulating your home properly can improve keeping the heat in and reduce heat loss.
Well-insulated homes are much better for your health too. There is no question that living in a cold home can cause health issues, and heighten pre-existing ones. Insulating your home to the latest guidance also means that you can prevent damp, which can cause mould and mildew.
Adding insulation to your loft, walls and floor will help you keep your home warm, wasting less energy and lowering your home's carbon emissions.
Upgrade your electric heating system
Upgrading your existing electric heating system with a more energy-efficient solution or adding a zero carbon heating system like an air source heat pump will keep you warm and save the planet.
Electric heater designs have come a long way. New models of storage heaters and electric radiators include energy efficiency features such as;
- Smart controls help you only heat the rooms you want
- A highly accurate thermostat, 7-day times for 24-hour control
- Energy-saving technologies such as 'open window detection' and 'adaptive start'
Upgrade your boiler
The scheme requires that the fabric of a property (walls, floors and roofs) are considered before replacing a heating system. Upgrading your old boiler with a more efficient model will help make your home more energy efficient. Boilers, like other domestic appliances, have efficiency ratings of A-G. Modern boilers have to be A-rated and show it in their literature.
FAQs about the ECO4 Scheme
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