Energy Company Obligation (ECO)
What is ECO?
Energy Company Obligation (ECO) is a scheme offering energy-saving improvements to eligible households. The purpose of this scheme is to help tackle fuel poverty and reduce carbon emissions. The scheme intends to achieve this by improving the energy efficiency of homes of residents deemed to be on a low income, fuel poor and vulnerable.
Who is eligible for ECO?
You might be eligible for help if you live in private housing and get one of the following benefits:
- Child Tax Credit
- Working Tax Credit
- Universal Credit
- Pension Guarantee Credit
- Pension Savings Credit
- Income Support
- Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA)
- Income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
- Child Benefit
- Housing Benefit
If you own your house, it must have an energy efficiency rating of D, E, F or G to be eligible.
If you rent from a private landlord, the house must have an energy efficiency rating of E, F or G to be eligible. You must have the owner’s permission to do the work.
Use the energy performance certificate register to find your property’s energy efficiency rating or ask your landlord.
What if I do not receive benefits?
- Please find the full eligibility details here (Word)
What Energy-saving Measures are available?
You may be able to get help with the cost of:
- insulation work, for example to your loft or cavity walls
- replacing or repairing your boiler - or other upgrades to your heating
How to Apply
We are currently working with local installer IZ Energy who are based in Barking.
Find out more on their website, and register your interest by emailing sales@izenergy.co.uk or call and speak to their friendly team on 0208 594 1117
