The Energy Company Obligation (ECO) Scheme was set up in April 2013. The scheme aims to help eligible customers make their homes more energy-efficient by installing free energy-saving measures and heating improvements. This helps customers keep their homes warm and energy consumption down.
Eligible EDF customers can access a range of energy efficiency improvements that will help them improve their home's EPC ratings to a rating of C or above.
How will it work? It's all about improving the EPC rating.
Eligible customers will have a survey carried out on their homes. This will identify to the installer which package of measures will need to be installed to improve a customer's EPC rating.
Make sure you're eligible for the scheme before completing the application. Check the benefits below.
Apply online, it only takes a few minutes. Depending on your location, you'll be matched with an installer. You'll receive an application completion email, and your details will be passed on to the installer in your area.
Eligible customers will need to have a survey carried out by the installer. This is free of charge. The installer will be in contact to arrange a suitable time.
Based on the survey results, the installer will decide on which package of measures will help improve your EPC rating.
The installer will discuss with you a suitable date to start the work.
Congratulations – You can now enjoy your more energy efficient home.
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 below
You'll need
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;
| 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 |
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