At Energy Wizards, we are helping families claim free energy upgrades through the UK Energy Support scheme. If you’re on a low income, you might be able to apply for grants for everything from insulation, electric storage heaters and more – with all being installed in your home at no cost to you.
The ECO4 scheme also helps single parents and those in financial difficulty. With our fast, easy application process, we make sure that you get the help that you need without all the fuss.
April 2025 applications are now open.
Let’s make your home warmer and your bills fewer – find out if you qualify today!
Need help paying energy bills? Energy Wizards are able to help low-income families with free home energy efficiency upgrades through the government backed ECO scheme, so if you qualify you can get this for free.
The ECO (Energy Company Obligation) grant is aimed at helping homes who are on certain benefits, including Universal Credit, Housing Benefit, Income Support or Pension Credit.
We’re already told that anyone can apply online, assessing quickly and easily if the criteria may apply to you.
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The Energy Company Obligation (ECO 4) is a government-supported plan that aims to help lower-income households and those at risk of vulnerability save money on energy bills. Under this scheme, large energy suppliers must offer grants, free of charge to qualifying families, to install energy efficiency measures in their homes.
If you’re taking certain benefits you could be eligible for improvements such as free insulation or even storage heaters without having to touch a penny of your savings. For families of a severely ill child, this can be huge — when it comes to avoiding the additional debt that comes from budgeting loans, for example — just to stay warm.
As energy prices soar, ECO 4 provides a safety net to cut energy bills and help people feel more comfortable in their homes. Wondering if you’re eligible? Spend a few minutes online to see if you can get this valuable grant.
This is where Energy Wizards comes in to help you stay ahead of the curve for your home and your loved ones and make this type of solution available to you now before gas and electric prices climb any higher!
You might qualify for government-backed energy grants if you are a homeowner or private renter who is also on means-tested benefits or tax credits, or peer outside in a low Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) property.
This funding can install efficient electric heating systems to allow vulnerable households across the UK to stay warm and cut energy bills. Organisations such as UKES, which works with homeowners in England, Wales and Scotland, provide grants to qualifying families for home improvements that will directly decrease energy costs.
Support is particularly critical now, as many low-income families are struggling with rising living costs. These grants will help to ease the financial burden felt by families and allow each household to access affordable warmth.
If you do need urgent help your local council may provide emergency financial support while you wait for your benefits to be processed. You can also contact registered charities such as Turn2us, who can advise you on available benefits and support.
Visit the GOV.UK website for eligibility checks and funding options. At Energy Wizards, we can help answer questions and work with you to find the best, most economical use of energy for your home.
Even if you’re not receiving benefits now, you could still be eligible for financial support through your local council or more widely through grants for low-income families. These resources are intended to help pay for basic living expenses or unexpected costs.
Families supporting a disabled child may also be eligible for additional assistance, particularly if they are behind on priority household bills. A high-profile example is British Gas Energy Trust, helping to manage energy bills and avoid fuel poverty. It’s also available to people who aren’t customers and can help with everyday household needs, too, if you’re in receipt of things like Universal Credit or Income Support.
And you can still potentially benefit from heating upgrades under the ECO4 scheme, even though disability-specific benefits hac been excluded from this phase, provided you received all disability benefits combined (before the recent abolition of the disability element of Universal Credit) as part of your disability grant.
Then there’s the eco-friendly side of things, which for those needing that, involves the Boiler Upgrade Scheme to set you up with up to £5,000 (not to be confused with other energy-saving home improvement grants) towards upgrading an old boiler to a much clean air one. The Great British Insulation Scheme (GIBIS) aims to insulate homes, saving on energy costs in the long run, too.
Finally, remember to consult your energy supplier. Many have grant programs of their own tailored to help lower-income households manage heating bills.
There’s a variety of help and support available if you’re financially struggling, to help ease the load. From energy grants to family assistance, it’s knowing where to look that can make all the difference.
Help targeted to families that need it can be provided by the Energy Crisis Support Scheme and organisations like the Family Holiday Association. Homeowners or renters often get HIAs—Home Improvement Agencies—where you can receive grants for repairs and upgrades, but just make sure you are working with trusted providers.
Another option for students from low-income families is education-specific grants to help cover everyday living costs while studying. If you’re battling to make rent, applying for a discretionary housing payment with your local council could help ease the pressure somewhat.
Organisations like Citizens Advice are excellent for helping with budgeting, benefits and emergency loans. Local councils also have current information on food banks if you’re in need of essentials.
Health visitors may be able to provide advice on allowances and accessing basic supplies for parents of very young babies. Credit unions are another great alternative where you can get personalized help and financial coaching.
For a complete rundown of what financial aid is available, the official government website is still one of the best and most trustworthy resources available.
There is help out there, you just need to know where to find it.
Keeping your home warm shouldn’t be a luxury — especially for lower-income families or those caring for someone with a disability. Soaring energy prices and costs of basic household items can drive vulnerable families into a state of fuel poverty — which increases the likelihood of developing health problems linked to the cold. This may be especially true for parents or carers of children with disabilities who may not be able to work full-time. A heating grant provides much-needed assistance without the added pressure of interest-bearing budgeting loans. These grants aim to help families on disability benefits keep a safe, warm home throughout the year.
Wondering if you qualify? Find out today — your home’s warmth and your family’s well-being might depend on it.
Don’t miss out—apply today! Energy Wizards are working alongside UKES to provide free grants for low-income families. Allow us to help you save with energy efficient solutions. Apply online now!
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