Energy Company Obligation (ECO4) Scheme

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ECO4 Grants Available for Heating & Energy Upgrades

The ECO4 scheme is a government-backed funding programme designed to help households reduce energy bills and improve home efficiency, with fully funded upgrades available for those who qualify.

Through ECO4 funding, eligible households can receive improvements such as solar panels, home insulation, air source heat pumps, and heating system upgrades, all installed by accredited professionals. The scheme focuses on improving older or less efficient homes, helping reduce heat loss, lower energy use, and create a more comfortable living environment.

As approved ECO4 installers covering the North East and Yorkshire, Elite Energy manages the full process in-house, from checking your eligibility through to installation, ensuring all work meets current ECO4 standards.

What Is the ECO4 Scheme?

The ECO4 scheme is part of the Government’s Energy Company Obligation, which requires major energy suppliers to fund improvements that make homes more energy efficient.

The current phase focuses on upgrading properties that lose the most energy, bringing them up to a higher standard through a combination of insulation, heating improvements, and renewable technologies.

Rather than funding a single upgrade in isolation, ECO4 is designed to improve how your home performs as a whole. This means the support available is based on what will have the biggest impact, whether that’s reducing heat loss, replacing an inefficient heating system, or improving how energy is used across the property.

Funding is allocated based on eligibility and property type, with each application assessed individually to determine what measures are suitable.

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What Upgrades Are Available Through ECO4 Grants?

ECO4 funding can cover a range of home upgrades, depending on what is approved as part of your application.

ECO4 Solar Grants

Solar panels allow you to generate your own electricity, reducing reliance on the grid and lowering day-to-day energy costs.

For eligible homes, ECO4 funding can cover the installation of solar PV systems, helping you offset electricity usage and protect against rising energy prices over time. Solar is often installed alongside other upgrades to maximise overall efficiency.

Free Solar PV Grants

ECO4 ASHP Grants

Air source heat pumps provide a low-carbon alternative to traditional heating systems, using outside air to generate heat for your home.

Under ECO4, suitable properties can receive a fully funded system where it delivers a clear improvement over existing heating. These systems are often installed alongside insulation upgrades to ensure they perform effectively.

Free ASHP Grants

ECO4 Insulation Grants

Insulation is often the starting point for improving energy efficiency, reducing the amount of heat lost through the structure of your home.

ECO4 funding can cover loft insulation and cavity wall insulation, helping your home retain heat more effectively and reducing the demand on your heating system.

Free Insulation Grants

Heating Controls & Efficiency Improvements

Heating controls help manage how and when your system operates, improving efficiency without increasing usage.

ECO4 may include controls such as programmable thermostats or zoned heating, allowing better control over energy use across your home.

ECO4 Grant Eligibility

ECO4 eligibility is based on a combination of your household circumstances and your property, with each application assessed individually.

If you don’t meet standard criteria, you may still be eligible through Local Authority Flexible Eligibility (LA Flex), which allows councils to approve funding for households facing higher energy costs or specific circumstances.

Eligibility isn’t limited to a fixed profile. Approval often depends on how your home currently performs and what improvements are required, so the most accurate way to find out is to complete a quick check.

You may qualify if you meet one or more of the following:

  • You receive qualifying benefits such as Universal Credit, Pension Credit, Housing Benefit, or Tax Credits

  • Your household income is below a certain threshold (£31,000)

  • Your home has a lower EPC rating (typically D, E, F or G)

  • Someone in your household has a health condition affected by cold living conditions

  • You are a homeowner or private tenant (with landlord permission)

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How Does the ECO4 Application Process Work?

Applying for ECO4 funding is handled end-to-end by our team, from checking your eligibility to installing your new energy upgrades, so you don’t have to deal with any red tape.

  • 1

    Check Your Eligibility

    Complete our quick online form to confirm whether you qualify for ECO4 funding. You’ll receive a response within 48 hours from one of our specialists, who will outline your options and answer any initial questions.

  • 2

    Free Home Survey

    If you qualify, we’ll arrange a free property survey with one of our accredited assessors. They’ll assess your current insulation, heating system, and energy performance to identify which upgrades will deliver the biggest savings and comfort improvements.

  • 3

    Funding Approval

    Once the survey is complete, our team manages your ECO4 application in full, including all documentation, benefit verification, and EPC checks. Most approvals are confirmed within 2–3 weeks, depending on the scheme.

  • 4

    Installation Day

    Your upgrades are installed by our certified in-house engineers. Most projects are completed in just 1-3 days, with minimal disruption to your home.

  • 5

    Sign-Off and Savings

    After installation, we complete all quality and safety checks, then issue final documentation confirming your upgrades meet government standards. From day one, you’ll enjoy lower energy bills and a warmer, more efficient home.

Benefits of ECO4 Funding

ECO4 funding is designed to improve how your home performs long term, reducing energy waste, upgrading key systems, and lowering ongoing costs where it matters most.

Lower Ongoing Energy Costs

Upgrades such as insulation, modern heating systems, and solar panels reduce the amount of energy your home needs to operate. Many households see annual savings in the region of £300–£800, depending on the improvements installed.

Improved Heat Retention and Temperature Stability

Insulation and system upgrades reduce heat loss through walls, roofs, and floors, helping your home maintain a more consistent temperature without relying on constant heating.

No Upfront Cost for Eligible Households

If your application is approved, the upgrades are fully funded through the ECO4 scheme, covering materials, installation, and associated work.

Modernised Heating and Energy Systems

Older boilers, storage heaters, and inefficient systems can be replaced with updated alternatives that are more reliable and better suited to current energy standards.

Reduced Exposure to Rising Energy Prices

Generating your own electricity through solar, or reducing overall demand through insulation, helps limit how much you rely on external energy supply. With a solar PV system, you can also export unused electricity back to the grid through the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG).

Improved EPC Rating

Upgrades contribute directly to your property’s EPC rating, which is increasingly important for homeowners and landlords, particularly with evolving minimum standards.

What If You Don’t Qualify for ECO4?

Not every application is approved, but that doesn’t mean you can’t move forward with improving your home.

If you don’t qualify for ECO4 funding, we can still help you identify the most effective upgrades based on your property, your current setup, and what you want to achieve.

Options can include:

  • Phased upgrades – prioritising the areas that will make the biggest difference first

  • Tailored system design – selecting the right combination of heating, insulation, or solar based on your home

  • Flexible payment options – spreading the cost of installation where required

You’ll still receive the same level of assessment and guidance, with clear recommendations on what will deliver measurable improvements.

If you’re unsure where you stand, the first step is always to check. If funding isn’t available, we’ll outline your alternatives clearly so you can decide how to move forward.

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Why Choose Elite Energy

Applying for ECO4 funding involves multiple stages, from eligibility checks through to installation and sign-off. Having everything managed by one team keeps the process clear and avoids delays or miscommunication.

Approved ECO4 Installers

All work is carried out in line with ECO4 requirements, ensuring installations meet current standards and funding criteria.

End-to-End Service

We manage the full process in-house, including eligibility checks, surveys, application submission, installation, and final sign-off.

Experience Across All Upgrade Types

We deliver heating, insulation, solar, and renewable upgrades, so your application and installation are handled by a team that understands how each measure fits together.

Clear Communication at Every Stage

You’ll know what’s happening throughout the process, from initial assessment through to completion, with no uncertainty around next steps.

Local Coverage with Dedicated Teams

We operate across the North East and North Yorkshire, with local teams managing surveys and installations within these areas.

Where We Offer ECO4 Installs

Elite Energy operates as approved ECO4 installers across the North East and Yorkshire, delivering fully funded upgrades for eligible households through a local, in-house team.

All surveys, applications, and installations are handled directly by our team, so you have a single point of contact from start to finish, with no handovers between companies.

If you’re not sure whether we cover your area, get in touch and we’ll confirm availability and next steps.

Our Coverage Includes

  • Teesside (Middlesbrough, Stockton, Hartlepool, Thornaby, Redcar)

  • Newcastle (Newcastle upon Tyne, Ashington, Wallsend, Blyth, Cramlington)

  • Sunderland (Sunderland, Gateshead, Washington, Seaham, Chester-le-Street)

  • Durham (Durham, Darlington, Northallerton, Shildon, Sedgefield)

  • Yorkshire (Leeds, Bradford, Thirsk, Huddersfield, York, plus surrounding areas)

Secure Your ECO4 Funding Today

Delaying upgrades means continuing to run a home that costs more than it should. ECO4 funding gives eligible households the opportunity to upgrade heating, insulation, and energy systems without upfront cost, improving performance and reducing ongoing energy use.

Elite Energy makes the process simple, no hidden costs, no lengthy paperwork, and no uncertainty. Just government-backed upgrades installed by accredited specialists who handle everything from eligibility checks to final sign-off.

Find out in minutes if your home qualifies and start your upgrade today.

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Frequently Asked Questions

We have tried to answer most questions here but if you have any other queries please feel free to contact us!

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How long does it take to get approved for ECO4 funding?

Most approvals are confirmed within 2–3 weeks after your home survey. Once approved, installation is typically completed within a few days, depending on the measures being fitted.

Can ECO4 cover more than one upgrade?

Yes. ECO4 supports whole-home improvements, meaning you could receive a combination of heating, insulation, and renewable energy measures as part of the same funding package.

Can I choose which upgrades I receive?

Not directly. The upgrades are determined during assessment based on what will be approved as part of your application.

Can landlords apply for ECO4 funding?

Yes. Private landlords can access ECO4 grants if their tenants meet eligibility criteria and consent to the upgrades. This helps ensure properties meet EPC standards and avoid future compliance penalties.

What if I’ve already received funding under a previous ECO phase?

You may still qualify under ECO4, particularly if your home’s efficiency rating remains low or key upgrades were not previously installed.

Are the installations guaranteed?

Yes. All ECO4 upgrades are carried out by TrustMark and MCS-certified engineers and include full quality assurance, compliance checks, and performance guarantees.

Will the upgrades increase my property value?

In many cases yes, improving energy performance can make a property more attractive to buyers or tenants and support future compliance requirements.

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