If you are a homeowner or landlord in the UK, then chances are that your home could benefit from a free heating upgrade through the eco4 grant scheme. The government is aiming to help improve homes and combat fuel poverty in the UK, while also reducing the nation’s carbon footprint.

To qualify for the eco4 grant energy efficiency home improvement fund, you must meet certain criteria. This includes receiving certain benefits, such as Child Benefit or Universal Credit, meeting income requirements for the Warm Home Discount, and living in a property with an EPC rating of D or below.

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The ECO4 fund will support a number of measures including installing external wall insulation, installing smart thermal controls and insulating lofts or walls. It will also support renewable technologies such as solar panels and air source heat pumps.

Currently, more than 14% of households in England live in fuel poverty1. Fortunately, the ECO4 scheme is designed to tackle this issue by helping them make their homes more energy efficient and reduce their energy bills.

To find out if you are eligible for the ECO4 grant, all you have to do is fill out our free ECO4 checker. A local installer will contact you and ask some questions to verify your eligibility. This will include double checking the benefits that you receive, your housing type (private or social rented), and details about your property’s EPC. This information is passed to the installer, who will carry out a survey of your property and complete any works required.