Transform Your Home with Free ECO4 Grants for Wales
Get free energy improvements for your Welsh home with Government funding. Our local team helps families across Wales access 100% funded solar panels, air source heat pumps, and insulation through the ECO4 grant scheme
- Transform your property today – Free assessment, Free Installation, maximum energy savings.
- We handle all the paperwork and work with Welsh homeowners, landlords, and private tenants to upgrade properties with poor EPC rating bands (D, E, F, G)
- Air source heat pumps and solar panels completely free
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About the ECO4 grant scheme in Wales
Having worked extensively with energy efficiency programs across Wales, I’ve observed how the ECO grant scheme fundamentally transforms how vulnerable families approach heating costs. Unlike typical government initiatives that focus on broad applications, this Energy Company Obligation targets properties with EPC rating bands D, E, F, or G – essentially the homes where Welsh residents face the steepest energy bills.
What makes ECO4 particularly effective is its whole house approach: rather than piecemeal improvements, eligible households receive comprehensive retrofits including solid wall insulation, roof insulation, air source heat pumps, and solar panels at 100% grant funding. The scheme runs until March 2026, specifically designed to help low income families claiming means tested benefits like Universal Credit or Pension Credit.
ECO4 grant scheme eligibility in Wales - who qualifies?
Eligibility for a free insulation, heating or solar grant requires that you (or your tenant if you are a property landlord), are currently in receipt of one of the benefits detailed below
- Child Benefit (conditions apply)
- Child Tax Credit
- Employment & Support Allowance
- Housing Benefit
- Income support
- Job Seekers Allowance
- Pension Credit Guarantee Credit
- Pension Credit Savings Credit
- Universal Credit
- Working Tax Credit
- Warm Homes Discount
Consumer protection initiatives across Wales have partnered with local authorities to ensure people can access heating support through the ECO Scheme. UK dedicated efforts focus on helping households receive qualifying benefits or demonstrate financial hardship through recognized criteria. Property owners must own their home in England and Wales, while rental properties require landlord consent unless valid exemption applies. Higher income households that won’t meet the financial thresholds should consult authorities for further guidance on their specific situation. The Scheme provides an almost unlimited number of years for aimed lower-income families to make their properties more efficient, with various nuances to examine before determining final eligibility status.
*Getting an ECO grant if you claim basic child benefit
Households claiming basic monthly child benefit may qualify for ECO grants through means-tested assessment based on total household income before deductions. Wales focuses on improving energy efficiency in older properties, particularly terraced houses and rural homes, to meet minimum energy performance standards
- A single adult with 1 child: £19,900
- A single adult with 2 children: £24,800
- A single adult with 3 children: £29,600
- A single adult with 4 or more children: £34,500
- Couple with 1 child: £27,500
- Couple with 2 children: £32,300
- Couple with 3 children: £37,200
- Couple with 4 or more children: £42,000
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LA Flex Funding in Wales
LA Flex funding represents a transformative approach where local authorities gain unprecedented discretion in identifying households that fall outside traditional schemes but desperately need support. Rather than following rigid income thresholds, this mechanism allows councils to help families whose circumstances don’t neatly fit standard categories yet face genuine hardship.
Why this matters becomes clear when you consider that many households earning just above benefit limits still struggle with energy costs, particularly in older property types where efficiency improvements prove essential.
The flexibility proves great for addressing unique local challenges – coastal communities with retirement populations, former mining towns facing economic transition, or rural areas where stone cottages require specialized retrofitting. Local authorities can get creative, targeting support based on property age, construction type, or community needs rather than purely financial metrics.
This British innovation ensures that helping people improve their homes isn’t restricted by bureaucratic boundaries, allowing councils to achieve meaningful heat reduction and efficiency gains across diverse housing stock that might otherwise remain trapped in poor performance bands.
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What grants are available?
Insulation grants
Cavity Wall Insulation
A quick and efficient way of reducing heat loss in cavity wall homes
Internal Wall Insulation
An effective way of reducing heat loss in solid wall properties
External Wall Insulation
Reduce heat loss in solid and cavity wall homes and get a modern look
Room in Roof Insulation
Make your room in the roof comfortable all your round and reduce energy costs
Flat Roof Insulation
Reduce energy costs and refurbish your flat roof at the same time
Heating Grants
Gas Boiler Upgrades
Upgrade your non-condensing boiler to an A-rated high efficiency condensing boiler
Oil & Solid Fuel Boiler Replacements
Find out how we can replace your existing oil or solid fuel boiler with a brand new air source heat pump and solar panels
First Time Central Heating
Install central heating for the first time in your home and you could reduce your bills
Solar PV and Air Source Heat Pumps
ECO4 Property Criteria In Wales
When examining properties under the ECO4 framework, the scheme’s focus shifts toward houses that demonstrate substandard thermal performance, particularly those fitted with inefficient heating systems or lacking proper insulation. Due to the fact that thousands of Welsh homes have yet to benefit from prior energy efficiency interventions, this iteration adopts a more targeted approach.
Properties must fall within two specific EPC bands – typically those rated below Band C – while the house fits one of the above qualifying categories. Homeowners who reside in the targeted region might find themselves qualified for new measures to be installed at no charge, provided their property meets the requirements.
The traditional approach of Previous iterations that concentrated on straightforward loft and cavity wall improvements has evolved, as many eligible homes now require more comprehensive interventions that address electric heating systems and properties where standard insulation methods don’t apply. Whether your property needs internal or external wall treatment, or requires alternative approaches for ways to improve thermal efficiency, the assessment process will determine what measures are required to bring your home up to acceptable energy performance standards.
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How Your Home Loses Heat
Heat naturally flows from warm areas to colder spaces, and understanding this fundamental principle helps explain why older properties face higher energy costs. When outside temperatures drop and wind becomes stronger, the amount of heat lost increases dramatically through your building fabric. Houses built in the past without modern Building Regulations lack proper air tightness, making them particularly vulnerable to draughts and heat loss.
Whether you live in a terraced house or flat, the proportion of heat escaping through walls, windows, doors, floor, and roof varies significantly. Ground floor properties lose heat downwards through foundations, while top floor units experience greater loss through the roof area. Many people believe heat only flows upwards, but it’s actually capable of flowing in any direction – sideways through party walls and downwards through poorly insulated floors.
Your heating system, whether fuelled by mains gas, oil, or LPG, works harder when heat escapes a part of your home that isn’t properly insulated, leading to substantial fuel bills – especially important during the current cost of living crisis. Simply cranking up your thermostat won’t warm your house quicker – this wastes energy and represents one of several common myths surrounding heat saving. Look at the 4 main sources where heat escapes: through the building envelope, infiltration points, thermal bridges, and ventilation systems to address heat loss effectively.
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Applying for your free insulation and heating grant is as easy as 1, 2, 3…
1. Apply
Finish the online application form and we will reach out to assess your eligibility for complimentary insulation, heating improvements or solar panels via either ECO4 or ECO4 Flex programs
2. Survey
After confirming that you meet the criteria, we will coordinate with one of our Retrofit Assessors to complete a complimentary, commitment-free survey which will indicate your potential energy conservation
3. Install
We’ll arrange for the installation of your no-cost home upgrades through one of our thoroughly trained and accredited specialists who will dispose of any debris and restore order after any installation-related disruption