Affordable Warmth Obligation Scheme (HCCRO)

You might be able to get help for energy-saving improvements to your home if you either:

• claim certain benefits and live in private housing (for example, you own your home or rent from a private landlord)
• live in social housing

You may get help with the cost of:

• insulation work, for example to your loft or cavity walls
• replacing or repairing your boiler – or other upgrades to your heating

If you claim benefits and live in private housing

You might be eligible for help if you live in private housing and get one of the following benefits:

• Child Tax Credit
• Working Tax Credit
• Universal Credit
• Pension Guarantee Credit
• Pension Savings Credit
• Income Support
• Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA)
• Income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
• Housing Benefit
• Child Benefit (based on income threshold)

ECO4 is backed by large and medium energy suppliers. They have legal obligations under the Energy Company Obligation (ECO) scheme. This includes companies like British Gas, EDF Energy, E.ON, Scottish Power, and Octopus Energy.

For more information please go to the government’s Ofgem website. 
Ofgem Eco