ECO4 is a government-backed energy grant that allows homeowners to replace their old gas boilers for free. With an obligation to reduce the carbon footprint and help people with the cost of living, the grant provides people with new installations of environmentally friendly boilers, regardless of credit limits. Introduced in July 2022, ECO4 covers a 4-year period until 31st March 2026.
ECO4 and Government-Backed Energy grants
Qualifying For A Free Boiler
Qualifying homeowners could be entitled for a free replacement boiler if they claim one or more of the listed benefit types:
- Child Benefits
- Child Tax Credits (CTC)
- Income based Jobseekers Allowance (JSA)
- Income related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
- Income Support (IS)
- Pension Credit Guarantee Credit
- Universal Credit (UC)
- Warm Home Discount Scheme Rebate
- Working Tax Credit (WTC)
- Housing Benefit
- Pension Credit Savings Credit
Discount Scheme
The ECO4 scheme is open to several different qualifying resident types (including homeowners and some eligible pensioners).
You may also be eligible for an ECO4 grant if you are a core group customer from scheme year 12 under the Warm Home Discount Scheme.
There are two other requirements that you’ll need to meet to qualify for the scheme. Firstly, you must be a homeowner or a tenant. Secondly, if you have an old inefficient boiler or heating system.
Where Can I Apply For A Free Boiler?
You can get ECO funding by applying online with a registered installer. Applying for a grant is a simple process – you will be asked a few questions to see if your property meets the scheme eligibility criteria. Grants are to help with the cost of insulation, heating and energy efficiency measures – you will usually get an immediate indication regarding your eligibility.
To learn more about the government-back boiler replacement scheme, visit the OFGEM website or alternatively, why not get in touch with our expert boiler installation team today who can take you through the steps of applying for a free boiler? You can also use the ‘Apply Now’ button at the top of our page to see if you might be eligible.