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ECO4 Scheme (Energy Company Obligation)
Administered by Ofgem / Obligated Energy Suppliers
About this program
The fourth phase of the UK Government's Energy Company Obligation scheme, backed by £4 billion in funding. ECO4 funds energy-efficient improvements including solar panels for qualifying low-income households. The scheme delivered 38,005 solar panel installations as of early 2025 and is scheduled to end March 31, 2026.
Eligibility requirements
- Household income under £31,000, or receiving qualifying benefits (Universal Credit, Pension Credit, etc.)
- Or a household member has a health condition affected by living in a cold home
- Property must have an EPC rating of D, E, F, or G
- Solar PV only eligible where the heating system is a heat pump, high heat retention storage heaters, or electric heating
- Available in England, Scotland, and Wales
Official program page
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