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ECO Funding - Home Heating Cost Reduction Obligation

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Funding through the Home Heating Cost Reduction Obligation (HHCRO).

HHCRO is now the only funding channel in the Government’s ECO scheme. It is designed to reduce the cost of heating and insulation improvements for residents that are struggling to keep on top of their fuel bills.

Previously, funding was available through the CERO channel (Carbon Emissions Reduction Obligation) which covered all householders, but this was axed in October 2018. This change means that the ECO scheme is now 100% means tested and focused on supporting the most vulnerable residents.

Are you eligible?

Homeowners or private renting tenants that claim certain state benefits or those that qualify via their Council’s own eligibility criteria (if available), could qualify for funding to cover or contribute towards a range of energy saving measures. There is also opportunities for tenants in Social Housing in certain circumstances.

YES Energy Solutions has HHCRO funding in place and is helping eligible residents to take advantage of the scheme.

To see if you qualify for funding to improve the energy efficiency of your home contact:

T: 01422 880100 (Office Hours: 9am - 5pm, Mon - Fri)

Qualifying criteria

Homeowners & Private Renting Tenants*

Eligibility Criteria

HHCRO (Benefits 1)

Must receive one or more of the following benefits administered by DWP:

Pension Guarantee Credit
Income Based Job Seekers Allowance
Income Support
Income Related Employment & Support Allowance
Working Tax Credit
Child Tax Credit
Universal Credit
Disability Living Allowance
Personal Independence Payment
Attendance Allowance
Carer's Allowance
Severe Disablement Allowance
Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit

HHCRO (Benefits 2)

Must receive one or more of the following benefits administered by the Ministry of Defence (Veterans UK):

War Pensions Mobility Supplement
Constant Attendance Allowance
Armed Forces Independence Payments

HHCRO (Benefits 3)

Must receive Child Benefit with a household income below the relevant threshold:

Number of children	Single claimant	Member of a couple
1	£18,500	£25,500
2	£23,000	£30,000
3	£27,500	£34,500
4+	£32,000	£39,000

Must have signed self-declaration form to prove the resident has the correct household income.

HHCRO (LA Flexible Eligibility)

Must meet the eligibility criteria specified in a 'Statement of Intent' (SOI) published by the relevant Local Authority.

Please note that not all Local Authorities have published a SoI. Find out if your Council has a SoI.

*Private renting tenants must live in a property with an EPC in band E or above for heating or insulation measures, or band G or above for EWI and renewable heating measures. There is no funding for replacing broken heating systems in private rented accommodation.

Social Housing Tenants**

Eligibility Criteria
EPC Restriction	Must have an EPC in band E, F or G To get funding for First Time Central Heating, there must be no evidence of central heating in the property and any electric storage heaters must all be broken down or deemed inefficient with a responsiveness rating of 0.2 or less. Measures that meet the Government's 'Innovation' rules can be funded in Social Housing with an EPC of D, E, F or G.

**Only insulation measures, district heating connections and first time central heating will receive ECO funding in Social Housing.

ECO Measures

The following measures can be funded through the ECO scheme for householders that meet HHCRO eligibility criteria.

Measure	Homeowner	Private Renting Tenant	Social Housing Tenant
Loft Insulation	Yes	Yes Property must have an EPC in band E or above.	Yes Property must have an EPC in band E, F or G.
Room in roof insulation	Yes	Yes Property must have an EPC in band E or above.	Yes Property must have an EPC in band E, F or G.
Cavity wall insulation	Yes	Yes Property must have an EPC in band E or above.	Yes Property must have an EPC in band E, F or G.
External wall insulation	Yes	Yes Property must have an EPC in band G or above.	Yes Property must have an EPC in band E, F or G.
Underfloor insulation	Yes	Yes Property must have an EPC in band E or above.	Yes Property must have an EPC in band E, F or G.
Broken gas or oil boiler replacement	Yes The boiler must be broken or uneconomical to repair.	No	No
Broken electric storage heaters replacement	Yes 100% of storage heaters must be broken and uneconomical to repair.	No	No
Non broken boiler replacement (gas or oil)	Yes The install must be coupled with an insulation measure (excluding loft insulation).	Yes Property must have an EPC in band E or above. The install must be coupled with an insulation measure (excluding loft insulation).	No
Non broken electric storage heater replacement	Yes 100% of storage heaters must be deemed inefficient with a responsiveness rating of 0.2 or less. The install must be coupled with an insulation measure (excluding loft insulation).	Yes Property must have an EPC in band E or above. 100% of storage heaters must be deemed inefficient with a responsiveness rating of 0.2 or less. The install must be coupled with an insulation measure (excluding loft insulation).
First time central heating	Yes There must be no evidence of radiators in the property and any electric storage heaters must be broken/inefficient (responsiveness rating of 0.2 or less) and uneconomical to repair.	Yes Property must have an EPC in band E or above. There must be no evidence of radiators in the property and any electric storage heaters must be broken/inefficient (responsiveness rating of 0.2 or less) and uneconomical to repair.	Yes Property must have an EPC in band E, F or G. There must be no evidence of radiators in the property and any electric storage heaters must be broken/inefficient (responsiveness rating of 0.2 or less) and uneconomical to repair.