Frequently asked questions

Under ECO4, eligible measures are funded by obligated energy suppliers, so there is often no cost to the household. However, the installer decides - based on your roof and survey - whether the system is fully funded or whether a small contribution is needed. We never charge you to check your eligibility.

Not automatically. Solar PV under ECO4 is only funded where your home is heated by electricity (for example a heat pump or electric storage heaters), your EPC rating is D to G, and you receive a qualifying benefit. Energy suppliers ultimately decide which measures are funded. We check all of this honestly before referring you.

Not through ECO4, which only funds solar for electrically-heated homes. But you may still benefit from 0% VAT on a privately-paid installation, the Smart Export Guarantee for the electricity you export, or the Boiler Upgrade Scheme for a heat pump. We'll point you the right way.

No. ECO4 is a UK government scheme administered by Ofgem and funded by energy suppliers. We are a private referral service - we check your eligibility and connect you with accredited local installers. We are not gov.uk and we don't decide who gets funding.

ECO4 is the current scheme and closes at the end of 2026. The government's Warm Homes Plan is expected to follow, and privately-paid solar remains attractive with 0% VAT and the Smart Export Guarantee. We help you act while ECO4 is still open and will guide you on what comes next.

No. If you may qualify and ask us to proceed, we refer you to one MCS-accredited installer for your area. We don't sell your details to a panel of buyers. You can read exactly how we handle your data in our privacy policy.

Possibly. Tenants can apply with the landlord's written permission, since the work is to the property. Start the eligibility check and we'll explain what your landlord needs to agree to.