Government ECO4 Scheme • Northwest England
ECO4 funds heating upgrades for some households on qualifying benefits. It runs until 31 December 2026, when the Warm Homes Plan takes over. Eligibility is decided by the scheme's installers and energy suppliers, not by us.
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Who Qualifies
If you or anyone in your household receives one or more of the following, you may qualify for a funded boiler replacement under ECO4, subject to a survey and the scheme's rules:
Your home may also need to meet certain energy efficiency criteria. Fill in the form and we'll confirm your eligibility — no obligation, takes 30 seconds.
What You Get
A qualifying ECO4 installation includes a brand new gas boiler, all installation work carried out by a Gas Safe registered engineer, removal of your old boiler, and a Gas Safe certificate — usually at no cost to eligible households. The scheme is funded by your energy company, not the government directly, but the result is the same: you pay nothing.
The scheme runs until March 2026. Funding is allocated and can run out before the deadline — if you think you qualify, checking now costs you nothing and could save you thousands.
Simple Process
Fill in the form — takes 30 seconds. Tell us which benefits you receive and your postcode.
A registered ECO4 installer covering your area contacts you to confirm your eligibility.
Your new boiler is installed by a Gas Safe engineer. You pay nothing.
Common Questions
ECO4 (Energy Company Obligation 4) is a UK government scheme that requires energy companies to fund heating and energy efficiency upgrades for low-income and vulnerable households. Eligible households can have approved measures funded, subject to a survey and available places. The scheme runs until 31 December 2026. The scheme runs until March 2026.
It is entirely legitimate. ECO4 is a government-backed scheme introduced under the Energy Act. Energy companies are legally required to fund upgrades for eligible households as part of their obligations. You can verify the scheme at gov.uk. What you should watch out for is any company asking you to pay upfront — a genuine ECO4 installation costs the homeowner nothing.
Yes. ECO4 applies to both homeowners and private renters (though landlords must give permission for rented properties). Owning your home does not disqualify you — eligibility is based on the benefits you receive and your home's energy efficiency rating.
You won't qualify for ECO4. However, some local authorities run their own grant schemes, and some energy suppliers offer funded upgrades outside of ECO4. We can still connect you with a Gas Safe engineer for a competitive quote on a standard new boiler installation — typically between £1,800 and £3,500 fully installed.
Once your eligibility is confirmed and the installation is arranged, a like-for-like boiler replacement typically takes one day. The Gas Safe engineer will handle everything — you'll have full heating and hot water restored before they leave.
30 seconds. No obligation. Find out if you qualify for a free boiler today.