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Do you have a home without mains gas? Here’s how you can upgrade your home for free!

Did you know that if you have a home without a mains gas supply, with the help of a Government-backed initiative, you may be able to upgrade your home for free!

Upgrade your home – all for free! Don’t believe us? Check out our recent article explaining more.

If you are eligible, you will not only be able to make your home more energy efficient, but also lower your heating bills whilst helping to protect the planet.

The Government ECO4 scheme enables qualifying households without a mains gas supply to access home improvement grants. ECO4 takes a ‘whole house approach’ meaning you aren’t just limited to one improvement. This means qualifying households can have multiple installations as well as smart heating controllers, new radiators and pipework if required.

So how does the ECO4 Scheme work?

If you live in England, Scotland and Wales and your property has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E,F, or G, and if you are in receipt of any of the government benefits listed below or have a household income of less than £31,000, then you are likely to qualify for ECO4 funding.

  • Pension Credit
  • Housing Benefit
  • Income Based ESA
  • Universal Credit
  • Income Support
  • Jobseekers Allowance
  • Child Tax Credit
  • Working Tax Credit
  • Child Benefit (*Subject to certain income based criteria)

Under the ECO4 (Energy Company Obligation) scheme, Eclipse Energy are able to access funding to deliver energy efficiency measures such as insulation and heating upgrades to low-income households helping to reduce carbon emissions and tackle fuel poverty.

What free measures are included in ECO4 Scheme?

Once it is established that you are eligible for funding, a surveyor will visit your home to help you determine which, from the list below, are the best measures to make the largest energy savings.

In certain properties it is possible to receive 4 or even 5 of these measures at the same time, with no customer contribution.

  • Loft Insulation
  • Internal Wall Insulation
  • Air Source Heat Pump
  • Floor Insulation
  • External Wall Insulation
  • Solar Panels
  • Room In Roof Insulation
  • Full Central heating

The funding towards these measures will improve your homes’ energy efficiency, meaning you will require less energy to heat your home, protecting you against rising energy costs.

How do I apply for the ECO4 Scheme?

The first step is to check your eligibility, you can do this by filling out a form on our website.

*If you are unsure of your property EPC rating, don’t worry, just select ‘I don’t know’ when filling in the form. 

Our experienced team will guide you through the process of claiming your free funding, right through to completion of the work. 

Act now and take advantage of the free funding available through the ECO4 scheme. Contact us today!

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