Powys Eco Agents

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

On November 26^th at the Autumn Budget, the UK Government confirmed that the ECO4 scheme will end on March 31st with no subsequent ECO5 replacement. As a result of this, there is very limited funding available through both the ECO4 and GBIS Flex schemes, and many of the approved ECO Providers that deliver the schemes in Wales have no access to funding. We fully understand that this news may be disappointing and unsettling, particularly when residents rely on ECO support to improve the warmth, comfort, and energy efficiency of their homes. Please be assured that this situation is not a decision taken by us nor any local authorities we are partnered, but the result of uncertainty at a national scheme and regulatory level. We are actively engaging with its ECO Providers and closely monitoring updates from Ofgem and the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ).

Our understanding is that DESNZ intends to replace ECO4 with the Warm Homes Plan, thus replacing schemes funded through energy bills and ending the supplier obligation. Through this plan, DESNZ is committing additional grant funding which will be directed to upgrading low-income households, benefiting those in fuel poverty. The details of this will be set out in the plan and is due to be published by DESNZ soon.

Who can benefit from ECO4?

ECO4 is designed to support low-income and vulnerable households across the UK.

Who Can Qualify?

You may be eligible if:

· Your home has a low Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating (typically D to G for Private Owners and E-G for private rentals

AND

· Your household income is below £31,000

OR

· You or a household member is vulnerable to cold (e.g. elderly, young children, or with health conditions)

How It Works

1. Assessment: A registered installer assesses your home.

2. Council Review: The local authority approves eligible applications.

3. Installation: Energy-saving measures are installed at little or no cost