Unlocking Energy Efficiency Grants: Free, Impartial Advice from Your Local Experts.
Our primary focus is empowering individuals within their homes to make well-informed choices and reap the benefits of energy efficiency upgrades without any financial strain.
We aren't installers and have nothing to sell, making us truly
impartial.
Operating in
Wrexham
and serving North Wales, over the years, we have successfully supported thousands of people in navigating the grant landscape to access
no-cost
energy efficiency improvements, including:
✅Upgrades to boilers and central heating systems
✅Improvements to loft insulation
✅Installation of cavity and solid wall insulation
✅Solar panel installation
✅Smart heating control implementation
✅Retention storage heater installation
✅Installation of thermostatic radiator valves (TRV's)
✅Air source heat pump installation
Our impartial and award-winning guidance is appreciated by all those we've aided on their journey.
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Home Owners
If you're a homeowner or landlord, improving the energy efficiency of your property can bring both benefits in terms of value and cost savings.
Social & Council tenants
We collaborate with social landlords and local authorities to develop energy efficiency programs that revitalise entire communities.
Private Tenants
You can help improve the energy efficiency of your rented home and save money by encouraging your landlord to make free improvements.
Properties with inefficient heating
Our work involves upgrading outdated properties to modern standards, benefiting both homeowners and the environment by reducing energy consumption and costs.
How do the grants work?
STEP 1
Want to find out if you're eligible? Just fill out our interest form and we'll take a look at your information to see which route you could qualify for. Then, we'll give you a call back to discuss your options.
STEP 2
Our friendly Retrofit Energy Advisor will schedule a FREE home survey to assess your current home energy situation. They'll guide you through the available options and work with you to create a personalised long-term plan to apply for funding and installation. We're here to support you every step of the way!
STEP 3
We take pride in exclusively collaborating with trusted local partners. Once the energy efficiency measures have been installed, we'll be there to support you as you adjust to your newly efficient home. Not only will you be saving money, but you'll also be keeping your house warm and cosy, all while reducing your carbon footprint. And we'll stay in touch to make sure everything is working well for you!
How can Litegreen help?
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!
What does ECO mean?
The Energy Company Obligation (ECO) is a UK government energy efficiency scheme that requires large energy suppliers to provide funding for energy efficiency improvements to low-income and vulnerable households. The scheme aims to help these households reduce their energy bills and carbon emissions by funding measures such as insulation, heating systems, and other energy efficiency measures.
Energy suppliers are required to meet targets for the number of energy efficiency measures they install under the ECO scheme. If they fail to meet these targets, they may be subject to fines or enforcement action by the regulator, Ofgem.
The amount of funding that energy suppliers must provide for the ECO scheme is calculated based on their market share of domestic energy customers in the UK. This means that larger suppliers are required to provide more funding than smaller suppliers.
Under the ECO scheme, energy suppliers are also required to report on their progress in meeting their targets and provide evidence to show that the measures they have installed are compliant with the scheme's technical standards. This helps to ensure that the measures installed are effective in reducing energy bills and carbon emissions and that they are installed to a high standard.
In summary, the Energy Company Obligation scheme requires large energy suppliers to provide funding for energy efficiency improvements to low-income and vulnerable households. The scheme helps to reduce energy bills and carbon emissions while also holding energy suppliers accountable for meeting their targets and ensuring that the measures they install are effective and compliant with technical standards.
This is where Litegreens qualified experts come in. We'll work with the big 6 energy companies to provide our technical services, which is the key to unlocking funding and giving you free energy upgrades for your home. So sit back and let us take care of everything!
Who is eligible for ECO?
The ECO4 energy scheme is available to eligible homeowners and tenants in the United Kingdom who meet certain criteria. The scheme is designed to support low-income and vulnerable households who may be at risk of living in cold homes in the future.
To be eligible for the ECO4 scheme, you must meet at least one of the following criteria:
- If anyone in your household, including children, is living with a condition that could deteriorate in colder environments—such as arthritis, asthma, respiratory, or circulatory illnesses—there is ample scope to qualify.
- You receive certain benefits, such as Pension Credit, Universal Credit, or Income Support.
- Your household income is below a certain threshold.
- You live in a property that has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, F or G. (We can help you with this if your'e unsure or don't have one)
- You live in a property that is considered hard to heat, meaning it has solid walls or other features that make it difficult to keep warm, like an older or broken boiler.
It's important to remember that both you and your home need to qualify for the ECO4 energy scheme. If anyone in your home has medical conditions that worsen in the cold, this could also be a factor in determining eligibility, even if your income is high and even if you aren't on benefits, as long as your home can benefit from upgrades.
This is where our team of impartial retrofit assessors comes in. We're here to support you in proving to the energy companies that your situation is important and that you qualify for funding. So don't hesitate to reach out to us for assistance!
It's worth noting that the eligibility criteria for the ECO4 scheme may change over time, so it's important to check the current criteria before applying for funding.
What types of measure could my home qualify for?
The ECO government scheme offers a range of energy-efficient measures that eligible households can receive to reduce energy bills and make their homes warmer. These measures can vary depending on factors like the property's age, construction, and location, and the needs of the household.
Litegreen is here to help you make sense of it all! As impartial experts, we can make recommendations for which measures are best suited for your home, without any bias or obligation to sell products. Plus, we work closely with local and reputable supply chains, so we know who to work with and who to avoid.
Some of the most common measures available through the ECO scheme include:
- Insulation
- Heating upgrades (boilers, central heating, heat pump's)
- Renewable energy technologies
- Draught-proofing
- Energy-efficient lighting
Speak us if you are considering applying and we can answer and questions you have & help you through he nest steps if you want to processed.
