Get a Free Air Source Heat Pump with ECO4 Scheme

Are you looking for an eco-friendly way to heat your home while reducing your energy bills? 

With the ECO4 scheme, eligible UK households can now receive free air source heat pumps to improve energy efficiency and lower carbon emissions. This government-backed initiative is designed to support low-income families and reduce fuel poverty.

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What are Air Source Heat Pumps?

An air source heat pump (ASHP) is an advanced heating system that extracts heat from the outside air, even in cold temperatures, and converts it into warmth for your home. It efficiently distributes heat through radiators, underfloor heating, or hot water systems. ASHPs are noiseless, low-maintenance with a lifespan of 15 to 20 years which makes them energy-efficient and perfect for heating homes too.

Air Source Heat Pump Illustration

Who Can Qualify?

To be eligible for the ECO4 Air Source Heat Pump Grant, you must meet the following criteria:

Personal Requirements

  • You are a Homeowner or Private Tenant (No permission required for Tenants)
  • You are receiving at least one government benefit
  • Your property has no gas metre 
  • Your property’s EPC rating is below D

Eligible Government Benefits

Government Benefit

Eligible for Grant?

Notes

Jobseekers Allowance (JSA)

Income-based may qualify

Employment & Support Allowance (ESA)

Only income-related ESA qualifies

Income Support

Qualifies under ECO4 rules

Working Tax Credit (WTC)

Fully eligible

Child Tax Credit (CTC)

Fully eligible

Universal Credit (UC)

Must include housing or child elements

Pension Guarantee Credit

Eligible for pensioners

Pension Savings Credit

Qualifies alongside other pension benefits

Ineligible Government Benefits (Do Not Qualify)

Government Benefit

Eligible for Grant?

Notes

Disability Living Allowance (DLA)

Not included under ECO4 scheme

Personal Independence Payment (PIP)

Does not meet ECO4 funding criteria

Carer’s Allowance

Currently not accepted for this scheme

Attendance Allowance

Not eligible under ECO4

Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit

Not covered under the scheme

Council Tax Reduction

Not independently eligible

Our ASHP Grant Includes

Heating Systems Eligibility Table

Existing Heating System

Eligible for ASHP Grant?

Notes

Oil Boilers (Combi or Conventional)

Only if no mains gas available

Electric Storage Heaters

If outdated and inefficient

Wood Burner

Must not have a gas supply

No Heating / No Central Heating

Fully eligible

No Gas Metre

One of the main eligibility criteria

Gas Boiler (Combi or Conventional)

Ineligible if connected to mains gas

Modern Electric Heaters (Panel/Convection)

Not covered under current ECO4 rules

District Heating System

Already connected to efficient systems

Back Boilers (with mains gas)

Ineligible if connected to gas network