This means relying more on traditional fuels like coal or oil, or an alternative source such as electricity or LPG – which is still very costly. Furthermore, the fact that properties get very cold and draughty, particularly at night, does not help much.
This is why the Government’s ECO grant schemes needs to be taken advantage of now rather than later – it can give homeowners the peace of mind and quality heating that they’ve been wanting all along, while significantly reducing their energy bills.
• Income Support
• Pension Credit
• Universal Credit
• Working Tax Credit
• Child Tax Credit
• Armed Forces Independence Payment
• Disability Living Allowance
• Attendance Allowance
• Carer’s Allowance
• Severe Disablement Allowance
• Personal Independence Payment
• War Pensions Mobility Supplement
• Housing Benefit
In addition, if you are receiving Child Benefit, then you can take advantage of an ECO scheme for central heating, as long as you meet additional income requirements. The values below indicate the maximum income allowed in order to qualify you:
• If you have one child, you can claim up to £18,500 as a single claimant and up to £25,500 as a couple.
• If you have two children, you can claim up to £23,000 as a single claimant and up to £30,000 as a couple
• If you have three children, you can claim up to £27,500 as a single claimant and up to £34,500 as a couple
• If you have four children or more, you can claim up to £32,000 as a single claimant and up to £39,000 as a couple
Furthermore, the ECO grant scheme for central heating covers the cost of energy efficient measures – i.e. wall insulation, loft insulation and heating systems.
All work done under the Government’s ECO Grant scheme is covered by our in-house insurance plan to offer you full peace of mind. Get in touch with us now to learn more.
The Energy Company Obligation (ECO) is a Government energy efficiency scheme set up to help reduce carbon emissions and tackle fuel poverty. The scheme was launched in April 2013 and over time it has been amended once certain obligation were hit. The scheme aims to help low income and vulnerable households with a free grant so that they can afford new energy saving measures. These grants are completely free and not repaid under any circumstances. The value of Grant you receive is based on your property and what improvements can be made.
You need to be a customer of one of the medium to large energy providers in the UK. You will need to own or rent a home with an EPC rating of A to E. However, if you are renting, you will only get certain energy efficient grants and you will need permission from your landlord to obtain the energy measures entitled to you under the grant schemes. Social housing properties are not eligible to qualify for grants under ECO, however it is always best to contact your local council authority. Finally, you or your tenant will need to qualify for a range of UK benefits.
Ofgem is a non-ministerial government department and an independent national regulatory authority. Their objective is to protect the interest of the consumers and is responsible for delivering and regulating government schemes, such as this one.
