Tenants...

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 To access Eco4 funding (Energy Company Obligation Phase 4) in the UK, tenants must meet specific eligibility criteria and follow a defined process. ECO4 is designed to improve the energy efficiency of homes, particularly those occupied by low-income and vulnerable households. Here's a comprehensive breakdown of what tenants must do to access ECO4 funding: 

As a tenant, you personally need to qualify, not the landlord. The main routes are:

If you (or someone in your household) receive an eligible benefit, you can apply. This includes:

• Universal Credit (UC)
   
• Jobseeker’s Allowance (income-based JSA)
   
• Employment & Support Allowance (income-related ESA)
   
• Income Support
   
• Pension Credit (Guarantee or Savings)
   
• Housing Benefit
   
• Tax Credits (Working/Child Tax Credit, subject to income limits)
   
• Child Benefit (with income caps)
   

If you don’t get benefits but have a low income (usually under £30,000–£31,000 household income) or health conditions worsened by cold homes, your local council may refer you under ECO4 Flex.

If you (or someone in your household) suffer from conditions such as respiratory or cardiovascular issues made worse by cold homes, you may qualify via a GP/NHS referral.

The property must usually have an EPC rating of D, E, F, or G (poorer energy efficiency).

You could access upgrades such as:

• Insulation (loft, wall, floor, roof)
   
• Heating upgrades (new boiler, heat pump, smart controls)
   
• Renewables (solar panels in some cases)
   

Here’s how it typically works:

1. Check your eligibility (benefits, income, health).
    
2. Contact a certified ECO4 installer or your energy supplier to start the process.
    
3. Landlord permission is required — because improvements (boilers, insulation, solar panels) affect the property. You cannot proceed without their consent.
    
4. Survey arranged — an installer visits, checks the property, and recommends measures.
    
5. Funding approval & installation — once confirmed, the work is carried out, often fully funded (though occasionally a landlord or tenant contribution is needed).
    

• You apply based on your household circumstances, but the landlord must approve the work.
   
• Many landlords are keen because it raises their EPC rating (important for rental rules).

Contact us below to start your application process...