ECO4 Scheme

First Time Central Heating Grant

Transform Your Home with Free Central Heating Installation.

Get your first central heating system installed completely free through the ECO4 government scheme. Perfect for homes without central heating, helping you reduce energy costs and improve home comfort.

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First Time Central Heating

What is the First Time Central Heating Grant?

The First Time Central Heating Grant is part of the ECO4 government scheme, designed to help households reduce energy costs, cut down carbon emissions, and improve home comfort. This grant is specifically for homes without any central heating system, giving homeowners and tenants the opportunity to install gas boilers, central heating radiators, TRVs, heat pumps, and smart heating controls—all free of charge.

What's Included in the Grant?

  • A-rated Gas Boilers (if a gas metre is installed)
  • Heat Pumps (if no gas metre)
  • Radiators in every room
  • Complete pipework installation
  • Smart thermostats for remote control
  • TRVs for individual room temperature control
  • Removal of old heaters
  • Home Insulation upgrades

Benefits of First Time Central Heating

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Increased Comfort

Enjoy consistent, adjustable warmth for a cosier home all year round

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Lower Energy Bills

Save up to £600 annually with efficient heating systems

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Boosted Resale Value

Enhance your home's market value with modern heating

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Reduced Carbon Footprint

Contribute to a greener future with efficient systems

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Quieter Operation

Enjoy peaceful heating with modern systems

Special Priority for Over 60s with

Cold weather affects 29% of older people in the UK. If you're over 60, you are at the top of the priority list for this heating grant.

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Pensioners Priority

Stay warm without worrying about rising energy costs. The ECO4 scheme ensures comfortable living conditions during your golden years.

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Disabled Access

Free central heating upgrades for disabled individuals, making homes more comfortable and better suited to individual needs.

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Eligibility Criteria

Homeowners and private tenants qualify if their property has no central heating or an EPC rating of D or lower.

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Qualifying Systems

Replace outdated systems like storage heaters, electric heaters, solid fuel systems, or gas-fired back boilers.

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EPC Rating

Properties with EPC ratings below D, E, F, or G are eligible for the grant, ensuring maximum energy efficiency.

Who Qualifies for Free Central Heating?

Discover if you're eligible for the government-backed central heating grant scheme

Basic Eligibility Requirements

  • Homeowner or Private Tenant: You own your home or rent privately (with the homeowner's permission)
  • Property's EPC Rating: Your home has an EPC rating below D, E, F, or G
  • Gas Metre Status: Homes with gas metres will get a new boiler, while homes without gas metre will qualify for a heat pump
  • No Existing Heating: If you've never had a central heating system, you're eligible!

Qualifying Government Benefits

  • Income Based: Jobseekers Allowance (JSA)
  • Income Related: Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
  • Income Support: Income Support Allowance (ISA)
  • Tax Credits: Working Tax Credit (WTC)
  • Child Tax Credit: Child Tax Credit (CTC)
  • Universal Credit: Universal Credit (UC)
  • Pension Benefits: Pension Guarantee Credit
  • Pension Savings: Pension Savings Credit

Qualifying Heating Systems

If you currently rely on any of these outdated systems, you may qualify:

  • Storage Heaters
  • Electric Heaters or Fan Heaters
  • Solid Fuel Systems (coal or wood-based heating)
  • Oil / LPG Room Heaters (High running costs)
  • Wood/Biomass Heaters (they have high carbon emissions)
  • Gas-Fired Back Boilers (outdated and inefficient)