For private residents, we are working with Act on Energy to deliver ECO4 and the Great British Insulation Scheme (GBIS) home energy efficiency measures.

About ECO4

ECO4 is a grant designed to support residents on low incomes to improve their home’s energy efficiency or upgrade their heating system.

A range of insulation and heating options are available through the ECO4 scheme, homes could receive discounted (or free) home insulation, an upgraded boiler or a green heating system. However, only the most energy-inefficient homes can benefit from ECO4, meaning that your property must have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) of D or lower.

ECO4 was introduced by the government in April 2022 and will run until 31 March 2026. The scheme is part of the government's commitment to making all housing stock more energy efficient by 2035.

To be eligible for the ECO4 scheme, you must be receiving one of the following qualifying benefits:

• Income based Jobseekers allowance
• Income related Employment & Support Allowance
• Income Support
• Universal Credit
• Child Tax Credit
• Working Tax Credit
• Pension Credit Guarantee Credit
• Pension Credit Savings Credit
• Housing Benefit

If you would like to apply for the scheme or find out more about eligibility criteria, please visit the Act on Energy website.

Or you can contact Act on Energy directly:

Phone: 0800 988 2881
Email: advice@actonenergy.org.uk 

About ECO4 Flex

ECO4 Flex helps householders who do not qualify for ECO4 because of the benefits criteria, but who are living on a low income. Each local authority sets its own criteria and for Warwick District Council, this is defined in our Statement of Intent. ECO4 Flex was created to provide local authorities with more funding to identify residents who would benefit from home upgrades, even if they don't meet the standard eligibility criteria for ECO4.

With ECO4 Flex, households don't have to be on benefits to qualify for funding. To qualify for ECO4 Flex:

• Your Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating must be between E-G if you rent or D-G if you own your home
• You must also have a combined household income of less than £31,000
• Or, if you meet the EPC criteria, you can qualify for ECO4 Flex if you meet the following:
  • Your home is within a specific postcode identified by your local council*
  • You receive a council tax rebate (single-person occupancy excluded)
  • You are identified as vulnerable to living in a cold home: someone in the home is pregnant, disabled or elderly, you have children under five, or someone in the home has a medical condition
  • Your child receives free school meals
  • Your home is identified as being in debt to your energy provider
• Another way to qualify is if you are identified by your GP as vulnerable to the cold and on a low income.

If you would like to apply for the scheme or find out more about eligibility criteria, please visit the Act on Energy website.

Or you can contact Act on Energy directly:

Phone: 0800 988 2881
Email: advice@actonenergy.org.uk 
 
* The government has deemed that certain postcodes meet the income eligibility criteria. This means that homes with an EPC rating of D-G in these postcode areas are eligible.
For Warwick district, the list of eligible postcodes is:

CV32 7BU, CV32 7BX, CV32 7PF, CV32 7PG, CV32 7PN, CV32 7PP, CV32 7PQ, CV32 7PR, CV32 7PS, CV32 7PT, CV32 7PU, CV32 7PW, CV32 7PX, CV32 7PY, CV32 7QA, CV32 7QF, CV32 7QH, CV32 7QN, CV32 7QW, CV32 7UP, CV32 7UR, CV32 7XR

About the Great British Insulation Scheme (GBIS)

GBIS is designed to offer a single insulation measure for low-income and vulnerable households.

If you would like to apply for the scheme or find out more about eligibility criteria, please visit the Act on Energy website.

Or you can contact Act on Energy directly:

Phone: 0800 988 2881
Email: advice@actonenergy.org.uk