Schemes to help with improving energy efficiency
Find out about the ECO4 scheme which requires some energy suppliers to help with the cost of improving a home’s energy efficiency
What the ECO4 scheme is
The Energy Company Obligation (ECO4) is a government scheme which require some energy suppliers to help with the cost of improving a home’s energy efficiency.
The energy efficient measures that could be available under ECO4 include:
- upgrade to a renewable heating system
- upgrade to HHR electric storage heaters
- heating controls
- solar PV
- cavity wall insulation
- external/internal wall insulation
- loft insulation
- floor insulation
- flat roof/pitched roof insulation
- room in the roof insulation
How to apply for ECO funding
To apply for ECO funding you must own your property or get permission from your landlord.
You can then contact an energy supplier directly to apply for ECO funding. View the list of ECO suppliers.
Other income and property eligibility criteria apply:
A Statement of Intent allows councils to extend eligibility criteria for the ECO scheme, view the Brighton & Hove City Council ECO4 Flex Statement of Intent.
Contact us about the ECO scheme
For more information about the scheme, contact the Housing Sustainability and Energy Team.