Energy Company Obligation (ECO4)
Paid by Large energy suppliers (obligation administered by Ofgem) · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
What this pays
The published value, how it is calculated, and whether it is cash or a credit ceiling.
Email and a six-digit code, then €50 a year. No password to forget.
Who qualifies
UnlockThe 3 published rules this programme tests you against — age, income, residency, household and the rest.
The steps, documents and official link are part of the paid plan. Checking how much you're owed stays free.
Where this comes from
The Energy Company Obligation (ECO4) requires large energy suppliers to fund energy efficiency improvements such as insulation and heating upgrades in the homes of low-income and vulnerable households.
https://www.gov.uk/apply-great-british-insulation-scheme
A researcher has read this record against the official page.
Verified on 12 August 2026
Source: www.gov.uk
Related reading: How to read a grant eligibility rule
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