General FAQs
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Can you help if I live in a park home?
We don't currently have any installers that can help with Park Homes, but we are trying to enable this. If I could take your name, email address and telephone number, we'll let you know when we can offer this. [VISITOR GIVES NAME AND CONTACT DETAILS] Th...
When can work start on my property?
This will depend on which energy measures you qualify for and confirmation of personal eligibility. We will guide you through the process and update you on timelines regularly.
Which energy companies offer ECO funding?
ECO funding is currently offered by all major energy companies, which include: Scottish Power, British Gas, E.ON UK, EDF Energy and OVO Energy.
Will I have to pay for the work first, then claim the grant money back?
If there is any contribution required we will inform you of payment terms before any work is carried out. Grant funding is paid directly to the installer.
What is the ECO+ grant?
With significant increases in fuel bills, the government intends to use ECO+ to help reach a wider customer base, targeting those who are not currently eligible for the existing ECO4 scheme. [PAUSE 10 SECONDS] ECO+ will be aimed at households who are ab...
What is the Home Upgrade Grant (HUGS)?
The Home Upgrade Grant is a Government backed scheme delivered by Local Authorities to improve the energy efficiency of eligible households for free. [PAUSE 10 SECONDS] If your home is in an eligible postcode area, is off gas, and has an EPC rating of D...
How do I apply for HUGS?
I can get a member of the team to contact you to discuss eligibility and application. If I could take your name, email address and telephone number, we’ll be in touch asap.
Which grant do I qualify for?
OK, so I can check if you’re eligible, couldyou tell me if you are a private homeowner with a gross household income of less than £31,000 per annum or do you receive Government benefits? [NOW GO TO SCRIPT STEPS KB ARTICLE]
What is an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)?
Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) are like the multicoloured stickers on new appliances. They tell you how energy efficient a building is and give it a grade from A (very efficient) to G (not very efficient) (inefficient). They will tell you how mu...
Which countries/counties are eligible for the grants?
Grants are available in England, Wales and Scotland.
What is the ECO4 grant?
ECO4 is a government scheme designed to support the improvement of energy efficiency in low-income homes and is open for applications. [PAUSE 10 SECONDS] The main objective of ECO4 is to improve the least energy efficient housing stock occupied by low i...
What types of energy-saving measures does ECO4 include?
ECO4 home improvements may include, but are not limited to: Cavity wall insulation, External wall insulation, Room in roof insulation, Heat pumps, Solar energy panels, Electric storage heaters, Double glazing, Boiler upgrades, Internal wall insulation.
What types of energy-saving measures does ECO+ include?
Insulation measures available to low-income groups are as follows: Cavity wall insulation, Solid wall insulation (internal/external), Loft insulation, Roof insulation, Under-floor insulation, Solid floor insulation, Room-in-roof insulation.
When is the deadline for HUGS?
The government has allocated grant funding of up to £630 million to support local authorities in implementing HUG 2, with funding set to be released in the financial years 2023 to 2024 and 2024 to 2025
How long does the application take?
We’ll need to walk you through the eligibility checker process and we aim to confirm eligibility within no longer than 7 days.
When is the deadline for ECO4?
ECO4 will run until 31st March 2026.
When is the deadline for ECO+?
The scheme is scheduled to run until March 2026.
Is this a free service?
Yes, there are no upfront fees involved.