You asked about Energy Company Obligation (ECO4): here is how it works, how much you could get and how it is paid.

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Below you’ll find how much you could get, how it is paid and how the scheme works.

Amounts can change each tax year, so always check the latest rates on the official page.

Support you may be entitled to

Ends 31 Dec 2026Energy upgradesSupplier-delivered

💷 How much & how it is paid

  • Who can get it: Households on certain benefits in private housing with an EPC rating of D to G (E to G if renting privately), or social housing rated E to G
  • How much: Varies; may cover all or part of insulation or heating improvements
  • What it covers: Loft and cavity wall insulation, boiler replacement and heating upgrades
  • How to claim: Contact your local council or a participating energy supplier

⚙️ How it works

Eligibility is decided by the responsible body based on your circumstances. Once your claim is approved, payments are made according to the scheme’s rules. Report any change in your circumstances so your payments stay correct.

🧮 Check what you could get

Use an independent benefits calculator linked from GOV.UK to estimate what you may be entitled to before you claim.

Help depends on supplier funding and the property assessment; check offers are genuine before agreeing.

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