ECO4 Grant Scheme Eligibility

The ECO4 (Energy Company Obligation) grant scheme is a government initiative in the UK designed to reduce carbon emissions and tackle fuel poverty. It primarily focuses on improving the energy efficiency of low-income and vulnerable households.

Here is a list of benefits that make households eligible under the ECO4 scheme:

• Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA)
• Income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
• Income Support (IS)
• Pension Credit Guarantee Credit
• Pension Credit Savings Credit
• Working Tax Credit (WTC)
• Child Tax Credit (CTC)
• Universal Credit (UC)
• Housing Benefit
• Child Benefit (subject to income caps depending on the number of children and who else lives in the household)

Additionally, certain households may qualify based on the following:

• Low Income and Vulnerable Household Criteria: This includes those with a low income and vulnerabilities related to health, age, or other risk factors.
• Local Authority Flexible Eligibility: Some local authorities can identify households that may benefit from the scheme, even if they do not receive the above benefits.

The ECO4 grant scheme eligibility criteria are designed to ensure that support is directed towards those who need it most, in terms of improving their home’s energy efficiency and reducing heating costs.