Lets start with some context. The Energy Company Obligation (ECO) is a government energy efficiency scheme in the United Kingdom that was launched in 2013. The scheme aims to help households reduce their energy bills and carbon emissions by providing funding for energy efficiency improvements such as insulation, heating systems, and other measures.
Under the ECO scheme, large energy suppliers are required to provide funding for energy efficiency improvements to low-income and vulnerable households. This includes households that are in receipt of certain benefits or living in properties that are considered hard to treat. The funding is provided in the form of grants or other financial support, and households do not need to pay back the money. The energy companies have to spend this money otherwise they get large fines.
The ECO scheme has gone through several iterations since its launch, with each phase introducing new measures and eligibility criteria. The current phase, ECO4, was introduced in December 2021 and will run until March 2026. The ECO4 scheme focuses on providing funding for measures that support the government's net-zero carbon emissions target and will target low-income and vulnerable households.
Overall, the Energy Company Obligation scheme plays an important role in helping households reduce their energy bills and carbon emissions, while also contributing to the UK's efforts to reach its net-zero carbon emissions target.
Litegreen is proud to be part of this scheme, helping homeowners since 2 018 to reduce their energy bills. As experts in the field, we have developed a deep understanding of the industry and have established strong connections with certified local installers. We know exactly who to work with and who to avoid to ensure that all measures installed meet the latest PAS specifications, guaranteeing the highest quality service for you.
One of the unique things about Litegreen is our impartiality. We have nothing to sell and therefore no natural bias. The most important thing to us in the person inside the home. By providing impartial advice and empowering you to make informed decisions, we ensure that any installation is chosen by and suitable for your property, with no hidden agenda.
During the retrofit assessment process, our Retrofit Assessors complete several activities, including an RdSAP assessment, a detailed floor plan, a condition report, and an occupancy assessment. Our Retrofit design and Coordinator then uses this data to create a Medium-Term Improvement Plan that is ready for the installers to follow, ensuring households benefit from robust installation standards and whole-house end-to-end project coordination.
So, if you want to lower your energy bills and ensure your home is warm and comfortable all year round, contact Litegreen today to see if you qualify for the ECO4 energy scheme. We're here to help!