DECC - Quick Guide on the Energy Company Obligation

Get help to keep your  home warm Where to start Free impartial advice services are available. They can help with: •   finding out if you may be eligible •   explaining the support available •   accessing the support •   more information about the Energy Company Obligation. Cavity wall insulation External or internal solid wall insulation Loft insulation Heating improvements Some homes have walls with a hollow space in the middle. Putting insulation in this space is quick and makes no mess because the work can be done from outside the home. Older homes usually have solid walls. Installing insulation on the inside or outside of the wall can dramatically reduce the heat that escapes your home. Heat rises and it might be leaking into your loft. Insulating your loft, or topping up your existing insulation, will keep heat inside your living spaces for longer. Improvements, like replacing your boiler with a high-efficiency boiler or updating your heating controls, can help you reduce the amount of energy used to keep your home warm. Living in  a private  property Living in  social  housing  within   a rural  community People  living   in a low  income  community People  living   in older  properties ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✘ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✘ ✔ ✔ ✘ ✘ Free and impartial advice about the Green Deal is available. Call the Energy Saving Advice  Service (England, Scotland and Wales) on 0300 123 1234 or visit www.Direct.gov.uk/Greendeal Get  help The Energy Company Obligation (ECO) is a new programme designed to reduce Britain’s energy consumption by funding home improvements worth around £1.3 billion every year.  The funding comes from big energy suppliers. It’s delivered to customers either directly from the supplier or by organisations working together, who have made special arrangements, such as Green Deal Providers. Many householders in older properties and those on benefits or low incomes may qualify for extra financial assistance. Call the Energy Saving Advice Service (England, Scotland and Wales) on 0300 123 1234 or visit www.Direct.gov.uk/Greendeal to see if you’re eligible.  People on certain income  related benefits