Free insulation for low income households
The Energy Company Obligation (ECO) is a government scheme making large energy suppliers responsible for installing home efficiency measures. This aims to combat fuel poverty and reduce carbon emissions, by installing free insulation for those who need it most. Although…
Looking for a grant to help pay for a new boiler?
Unfortunately the days of completely free boilers has come and gone. You can however get help towards the cost of installing a new boiler if you meet certain criteria detailed below under a scheme called the Energy Company Obligation (ECO).…
Funding Energy Saving Measures
Energy saving measures like double glazing, insulation and even new boilers are not cheap. Here we want to explain all the different schemes that can help you to get this sort of thing installed before the cold weather sets in.…
Can I get loft insulation for free?
[Update: Although the Green Deal has now finished, some people are still eligible for funding under ECO. Find more information here.] Why bother installing loft insulation? Loft insulation is a great way to increase the energy efficiency of your home…
Changes to the Energy Company Obligation
What is the Energy Company Obligation? The Government has announced this week that it is to change one of its key components of domestic energy policy, the Energy Company Obligation (ECO). This change comes only a year after the scheme…
End of the Road for the Energy Company Obligation (ECO)?
Ahead of the Autumn Statement, which is due to be announced on 5th December, I thought I would take a look at the Energy Company Obligation (ECO). ECO is just one of a number of Government policies aimed at increasing…