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The ECO4 GRANT

test@looka.com — Tue, 27 Jul 2021 08:01:53 GMT

What Improvements Are Covered under ECO4 Scheme?

Under the ECO 4 grant, a variety of improvements can significantly boost your home’s energy efficiency.

The exact enhancements depend on your property’s assessment [which we will carry out]. Though not every home qualifies for all upgrades, we aim to fully exploit your property’s energy efficiency potential, aiming to improve your EPC rating by at least two bands!

Heating measures

Solar Panels

Air Source Heat Pumps

Electric Storage Heaters

First Time Central Heating

Gas Boilers (Non-condensing gas boiler to condensing boiler upgrade, like for like swaps)

Insulation

Cavity wall insulation

Cavity wall extraction (in certain circumstances)

Loft insulation

Internal Wall Insulation (solid wall insulation)

Room in Roof Insulation

Smart Heating Controls

EPC rating

Starting EPC Rating of D or below required [If your EPC is expired/non-existent we can still review it]

The Great British Insulation Scheme [GBIS]

test@looka.com — Mon, 19 Jul 2021 11:12:42 GMT

The GBIS Scheme is aimed at those who only want additional home insulation.

The scheme complements the Energy Company Obligation (ECO4) scheme, yet unlike ECO4’s ‘whole house’ approach, this scheme will mostly deliver single insulation measures.

You may be able to get support to install:

- Cavity wall insulation

- Solid wall insulation (internal or external)

- Loft insulation

- Flat or pitched roof insulation

- Underfloor insulation

- Solid floor insulation

- Room-in-roof insulation

As well as supporting low-income and vulnerable households, it is also available to those living in homes with an Energy Performance Certificate rating of D-G, and within Council Tax bands A-D in England and A-E in Scotland and Wales.

The scheme works by placing an obligation on medium and large energy companies to deliver measures that result in reduced energy usage. The scheme began in April 2023 and is scheduled to end in April 2026.

What Is The Process?

test@looka.com — Mon, 19 Jul 2021 11:12:42 GMT

The whole process is overseen by us, with you not having to do much at all. We aim to make the process as smooth as possible with very little paperwork. The process is as follows:-

Stage 1 - Initial survey

Our qualified surveyor will carry out an initial survey on your property and complete relevant paperwork

Stage 2 - Check eligibility

We'll calculate the funding levels available to you, keeping you informed every step of the way.

Stage 3 - Tech survey

Carried out by a qualified retrofit surveyor at your home address to decide what measures can be installed

Stage 4 - Assess solutions

The cost of any new measures will be assessed, keeping you informed every step of the way.

Stage 5 - Install

Installation of all new measures within your home by qualified and accredited ECO4 installers

FAQS

test@looka.com — Mon, 19 Jul 2021 11:12:42 GMT

We understand that you may have a lot of questions, as living in a warm comfortable home is really important! Here are some frequently asked questions:-

- Is it free?

Yes. If you and your property meet the qualifying criteria all the installations from start to finish will be free of charge

- Do I need to be on benefits to qualify?

No. Please read the 'Eligibility' section for all qualifying routes

- Do I have to pay anything back?

No. Everything is fully funded and yours! There is nothing to payback afterwards.

- Do the installations come with warranties?

Yes. The warranties vary dependant upon the product installed. Everything will have some form of manufactures or workmanship warranty/guarantee attached.

- Can I see some installs you have done?

Yes, please visit our Facebook page 'Heat Saving Specialists' where we post some of our installations from time to time with consent from the Homeowners

- What type of properties qualify?

Typically, properties with a low energy rating can qualify for the scheme. This means that the EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) is rated ‘D’ or below. However, there are some other factors that are taken into account. Give us a call on 07498878599 and we will be happy to run through the full qualifying criteria.

- Where does the money for the scheme come from?

If an energy provider has over 250,000 customers they are obliged to charge their customers a small amount of ‘Green Tax’ which is added onto the customers bill. This money is then kept aside to reinvest into the UK economy to help with carbon emissions. By having more sufficient insulation, renewable central heating and solar you are heavily reducing your properties impact on the environment.

- Who completes the work?

You will only be dealing with LD ECO LTD from start to finish for all aspects of your installation who we work in partnership with. We will carry out all the administrative duties as well as the overseeing the progress of the installations and being here for you post installation with an exceptional after care service.

- I've had my survey, what happens next?

Timescales can very depending on the works that are being carried out at your property and are individual to each customer. However you will be updated every step of the way with regular contact throughout your entire journey with CES so you can be sure that everything is done to fit in around your lifestyle. The biggest delays come from waiting for GP's to provide us with medical evidence supporting a health issue and also some Councils taking a long time to review the application before releasing the Grant.

- When will I receive my paperwork?

Times may vary but we estimate that you will receive all relevant paperwork within 8-12 weeks of final install.