Help from energy suppliers with insulation and heating upgrades for people on certain benefits in less efficient homes, open until 31 December 2026.
Many people who are entitled to support never claim it. Check who qualifies, how much you could get and how to make your claim through the official channel.
The rules depend on where you live in the UK and on your household’s circumstances.
What Energy Company Obligation (ECO4) offers
- Insulation: Help with loft, cavity wall and other insulation.
- Heating upgrades: Replace or repair a boiler or other heating.
- Council flexibility: Some councils can refer households not on benefits.
- Supplier-delivered: Work is arranged through energy suppliers and installers.
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Scheme end | Closing on 31 December 2026; England, Scotland and Wales |
Key points
Insulation: Help with loft, cavity wall and other insulation.
Heating upgrades: Replace or repair a boiler or other heating.
Council flexibility: Some councils can refer households not on benefits.
About Ofgem (delivered by energy suppliers)
Energy Company Obligation (ECO4) is run by Ofgem (delivered by energy suppliers). Claims are made free of charge through the official government channel.
We explain the rules independently and then send you to the official page to claim. We are not a government website.
Amounts and rules can change. The decision on your claim is made by Ofgem (delivered by energy suppliers).