Keep Your Home Warm This Winter with ECO4 Grants
As the cold winter months set in, keeping your home warm and energy-efficient becomes a top priority. Thankfully, the ECO4 grant scheme is here to help! If you’re looking to reduce your energy bills while staying cosy, ECO4 offers a fantastic opportunity to upgrade your home with eco-friendly solutions such as insulation and air source heat pumps.
What is the ECO4 grant?
The ECO4 scheme is a government initiative designed to help UK homeowners and tenants improve their property’s energy efficiency. By providing funding for green upgrades, the scheme not only helps reduce carbon emissions but also ensures households stay warm and save money on heating bills.
How Can ECO4 Grants Warm Up Your Home?
ECO4 grants support a variety of energy-saving measures that can make your home warmer and more efficient this winter. Two of the most impactful upgrades include:
Insulation
Proper insulation is one of the most effective ways to retain heat in your home. Whether it’s wall, loft, or underfloor insulation, these upgrades prevent heat from escaping, keeping your home comfortable even during the harshest weather. Insulated homes require less energy to heat, helping to cut your energy bills significantly.Air Source Heat Pumps
Air source heat pumps are an innovative and eco-friendly way to heat your home. They extract heat from the outside air (even in winter) and use it to warm your home and water. These pumps are highly energy-efficient and a great alternative to traditional heating systems. With ECO4 funding, this advanced technology could become more accessible for your household.
Who Qualifies for ECO4?
The ECO4 scheme is targeted at those who need it the most, ensuring support goes to households that can benefit significantly from energy-saving improvements. You may qualify if:
Your home has an EPC rating of D, E, F, or G.
You receive specific government benefits such as Universal Credit, Pension Credit, or Child Benefit.
You are a tenant (with landlord permission) or a homeowner.
Your household income is low or you face high energy costs.
Even if you’re unsure about your eligibility, the team at Swift Eco can guide you through the application process.