Energy Efficiency Surveys
Grant-funded Schemes
Eco4
Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF)
We offer comprehensive energy efficiency surveys for properties, helping our clients identify areas for improvement and optimize energy usage.
See some of the current funding mechanisms below:
The Energy Company Obligation (ECO4) is the latest iteration of government funding available in the UK to support eligible households. Here are the key details about ECO4:
Scheme Duration: ECO4 covers the period from April 2022 until March 2026.
Funding Amount: The scheme is worth an impressive £4 billion and aims to deliver energy efficiency and heating measures to homes across Great Britain.
Eligibility Criteria:
Households with the lowest incomes, including those receiving means-tested benefits, are eligible.
The reformed ECO4 Flex targets households on low incomes (not receiving benefits) and allows local authorities, the Scottish and Welsh governments, and obligated suppliers to participate voluntarily.
The eligible pool comprises at least 3.5 million homes.
For social housing and private rented accommodation, ECO4 supports the least efficient homes in energy efficiency bands E-G.
Policy Goals: ECO4 aligns with the government’s strategic aims, including eradicating fuel poverty, achieving net-zero commitments, and supporting the heat and buildings strategy.
If you’re eligible, ECO4 grants can significantly improve energy efficiency and heating in your home, without the need for repayment.
Purpose: The SHDF aims to improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions in social rented homes. It’s part of the UK’s commitment to achieving Net Zero by 2050.
Funding: The SHDF has a total fund of £3.8 billion over 10 years. This funding supports energy-efficient upgrades in social housing.
Eligible Applicants:
Local Authorities (LAs) can apply using their own housing stock.
LAs can lead multiple applications from different Registered Providers (RPs) of social housing.
Consortium applications involving multiple RPs are assessed fairly.
Combined Authorities are also eligible to submit applications.
Mixed Tenure Funding: If an application consists of at least 70% social homes meeting SHDF criteria, mixed tenure funding can be sought for the remaining 30% or less.
Recent Update: An additional £1.25 billion has been allocated to the SHDF, benefiting low-income and cold households between 2025 and 2028.
Home Upgrade Grant (HUG)
Purpose: HUG2 aims to progress the UK’s target of reaching Net Zero by 2050 by supporting the phase-out of off-gas grid fossil fuels and transitioning to low-carbon heating systems.
Funding Period: HUG2 funding will be awarded from early 2023, with delivery running from April 2023 until March 2025.
Eligibility Criteria:
Households with an income of less than £31,000.
Receiving a means-tested benefit or living within an eligible postcode area (use the postcode checker below)
The property must not already be heated by Gas Central Heating.
The property should have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D or below.
Whilst mainly aimed at homeowners, tenants can also benefit with partial funding towards the measures.
Measures Supported: HUG2 empowers local authorities to provide energy efficiency upgrades and clean heating systems to low-income households. It targets off-gas grid homes in England with EPC band D-G ratings, aligning with the UK’s Net Zero commitment and supporting green retrofit initiatives. Solar panels are also included in this funding for the first time.
