ECO4 grants in Swansea

ECO4 Grants in Swansea and all of West Wales

ECO4 grants in Swansea

Are you struggling with high energy bills or living in a cold, draughty home in Swansea or the surrounding area?

The ECO4 Scheme could help you make your home warmer, more energy-efficient, and cheaper to run — completely free of charge if you qualify.

Backed by the UK Government and regulated by Ofgem, ECO4 funds improvements such as insulation, efficient heating systems, and renewable energy upgrades for eligible households across South and West Wales.

Whether you’re a homeowner, private tenant, or landlord, you may be able to access this support to improve your property’s energy performance, reduce your carbon footprint and save £100s off your fuel bills.

If your home has an EPC rating of D or lower, or you receive certain benefits, you could be eligible. Even if you’re not on benefits, the local authority “LA Flex” route may still make you eligible based on your income or local needs in Swansea, Neath Port Talbot, Carmarthenshire or Pembrokeshire.

To find out more you can complete our ECO4 enquiry form or call us on 08008 101060 or 07960 799681 and speak with one of our ECO4 advisors.

You can also find out more in our ECO4 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Eligibility generally requires:

The home must be within Great Britain (including Wales), and the homeowner or tenant must meet certain criteria.

The property needs an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, E, F or G (i.e., less energy-efficient homes).

You (or your household) usually need to receive a qualifying benefit or fall under a local authority “flexible eligibility” (LA Flex) route.

The qualifying benefits are

  • Pension Credit 
  • Income-Based Job Seekers Allowance
  • Universal Credit – No income threshold
  • Income-Related Employment and Support Allowance
  • Tax Credits (including Working and Child Tax Credits) – No income threshold
  • Income Support 
  • Housing Benefit – NEW
  • Child Benefit/Family Allowance. Income Thresholds apply – see table below

You would qualify for a grant if you claim Child Benefit and have an annual income no greater than the appropriate threshold.

The threshold varies between single people and couples, and depends on the number of children you have. See the table below. So, 2 adults with 3 children would have an income threshold of £37,200.

Number of children1 2 3 4
 1 adult household £19,900£24,800£29,600£34,500
 2 adult household £27,500£32,300£37,200£42,000

The Local Authority “flexible eligibility” (LA Flex) route

There is a “low-income route” and a “health condition route”.

“Low-income” route:

Households living in EPC bands D, E, F and G and with a gross household income less than £31,000 per year. This income cap applies irrespective of the property size, composition or region and is from all sources of income.

“Health condition” route.

  • A cardiovascular condition
  • A respiratory disease
  • Limited mobility
  • Immunosuppression

If you rent, your landlord must give permission for the work to be carried out.

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The ECO4 Scheme is the fourth phase of the UK government’s Energy Company Obligation (ECO) programme.

It obliges large energy suppliers to fund energy-efficiency measures in eligible homes in Great Britain, aiming to reduce fuel poverty and cut carbon emissions. It applies to measures installed from 1 April 2022 until 31 March 2026.

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For eligible households, the cost of the installation is normally covered by the scheme; there should be no charge to you for the approved works.

We confirm whether ECO4 can cover the cost of the upgrades, or whether a customer contribution would be required. If a contribution is required, the customer will be informed of this in writing. No work will commence until a signed agreement is made.

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Under ECO4, eligible works can include:

  • Insulation measures – (loft, cavity wall, solid wall) to improve the “fabric” of the home.
  • Heating system upgrades – (especially low-carbon options such as air-source heat pumps) and efficient boiler replacement in certain cases.
  • Renewables – Solar Panels.
  • Smart controls, ventilation improvements, and other measures that improve energy efficiency.

But note: under ECO4 the emphasis is more on “fabric-first” (insulation & efficiency) than just boiler replacement.

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Yes—landlords can apply (or allow their tenants to apply), provided the tenant qualifies and agrees, the property meets the eligibility criteria, and works are permitted by the tenancy agreement.

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Yes—one of the core criteria is that the home must have a relatively poor energy-efficiency rating to qualify. The EPC band must be a D, E, F or G.

Homes already at band C, B or A will not qualify for ECO4.

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Yes—improving your home’s energy-efficiency (improving the EPC rating, adding insulation or efficient heating) can make the home more attractive, reduce energy bills and therefore can increase resale or rental value.

While the scheme’s main aim is tackling fuel poverty and carbon emissions, the “added value” benefit is a likely side-effect.

The average completed ECO4 grant is in excess of £30,000 – and that’s per house! Some completed ECO4 grants have exceeded £60,000 per house. With grants at these levels, they must be increasing the value of the upgraded properties.

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ECO4 began from 1 April 2022 (or technically when the Order came into force) and runs until 31 March 2026.

You should act relatively soon if you’re eligible, especially since the funding period is finite and demand can be high.

We do not yet know what will happen with ECO grants from 1st April 2026.

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Firstly, give us a call on 08008 101010 or 07960 799681, or complete our enquiry form.

We will then do everything for you.

1. We will check your eligibility (benefits, income, EPC band, tenancy/landlord permission, etc)

2. We will arrange a home survey and a Retrofit Assessment to check what measures your property qualifies for.

3. We would then discuss with you about the measures that can be installed under ECO4. We would also discuss whether a contribution would be required.

4. If you qualify and the offer is accepted, the work is scheduled and installed.

5. Once the work is completed, we will request the ECO4 grant funding, and we will supply you with all of the relevant guarantees.

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✅ Check if you qualify today — it only takes a few minutes!
💬 Contact our friendly team to arrange your free ECO4 eligibility check and home energy assessment.
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Don’t miss out — funding under ECO4 is limited and time-sensitive. Act now to make your home warmer, greener, and more affordable to heat this winter.

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