The Energy Company Obligation 4 (ECO4) is a UK government-backed scheme running from 2022 to 2026, with a total funding commitment of £4 billion.

It aims to assist low-income and vulnerable households in improving their home’s energy efficiency, thereby reducing energy bills and contributing to the UK’s carbon reduction targets.

Key Features:

• Funding: Provided by major energy suppliers, including British Gas, EDF, E.ON, OVO, Octopus, and Scottish Power.

• Eligibility: Homeowners and private tenants with properties rated EPC D, E, F, or G.

• Households receiving benefits or with a total annual income under £31,000.

• Individuals with health conditions or other factors.

• Improvements Covered: Includes insulation (loft, wall, floor), heating system upgrades, solar panels, heat pumps, and more.

Objective: Enhance energy efficiency in homes, leading to lower energy bills and supporting the UK’s commitment to reduce carbon emissions.

For detailed information, visit the official UK government page:

👉 https://www.gov.uk/energy-company-obligation

You can also find more information on the Ofgem website:

👉 https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/faqs-domestic-consumers-and-landlords