eligibility

To be eligible for the Energy Company Obligation (ECO4) scheme, you must meet the following criteria:

• Income: Have a gross annual household income of less than £31,000 
• Benefits: Receive at least one of the following benefits:
  • Income-based Jobseekers Allowance (JSA) 
  • Income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) 
  • Income Support (IS) 
  • Pension Credit Guarantee Credit (PCGC) 
  • Working Tax Credit (WTC) 
  • Child Tax Credit (CTC) 
  • Universal Credit (UC) 
  • Housing Benefit 
  • Pension Credit Savings Credit (PCSC) 
  • Child Benefit 

• Health: Have a health condition that is made worse by living in a cold environment, such as: 
  • Cardiovascular problems 
  • Respiratory disease 
  • Limited mobility 
  • Immunosuppression 

• Residence: Live in a private domestic premises that is in Energy Bands E to G 
• Central heating: Do not have, and have not previously had, a wet central heating system.

You can find the most up-to-date list of benefits on OFGEM's website. To apply for ECO4, you'll need to provide relevant documents such as proof of ownership or tenancy, income statements, and any benefit entitlements.

We work out and about within our communities, you may see us on your street, we also work with local authority to establish those in need of this scheme. Our Reps will always have identification, and will never ask for any bank details.