ECO that stands for Energy Company Obligation, which is offering the free boilers scheme for the people, who are facing fuel poverty. If you fit under a certain criteria then only you are entitled to a new boiler without costing you a single penny along with free installation. ECO scheme was developed to provide proper heating facilities for the families with low income. To be eligible for getting free boilers you have to meet the criteria. You can contact the registered companies for getting checked whether you are eligible or not. ECO scheme was launched in early 2013, within this scheme the big six energy companies offer free boilers.
Government in the England has rolled out this scheme with an aim to lower the energy consumption of the household by installing higher grade boilers. We all know energy cost are increasing with each passing day and we cannot compromise on heating and hot water needs especially in cold weather. Replacing your boiler with an energy efficient would help you in saving a lot of money annually, as much as 300. Many houses would be funded by this government scheme. It is estimated that around 2.5 million houses would be eligible for getting free boilers replacement through the ECO scheme.
The criteria for being eligible for getting free boiler scheme is for the family which a boiler which is not functioning or it a C grade or below boiler. The ECO scheme is for homeowners and tenants in England, Scotland and Wales. Also you can receive additional benefits such as state pension credit, child tax credits for income of less than 15860 and disability benefits for income of less than 15860. Families with lower incomes find it difficult to replace their old boiler which is causing them more expenses, these grants such as ECO scheme help the families to optimize their income by providing better boilers. Boilers are the highest consumers of fuel in the house, so upgrading the boiler would curb your fuel expenses considerably.
Also to get free boiler you do not need to be a member of any energy company. You can simply register for the eligibility with the ECO scheme and get the boiler installed freely from the ECO accredited companies in the England. Combined cavity insulation done, you can save more than 300 per annum. This scheme would control the carbon emissions and would reduce it to much extent. ECO works in conjunction with green deal but unlike green deal one doesn't require to sign up for anything and if you certainly meet the criteria of ECO then you do not have pay anything for availing its benefits.
If you think you are eligible for free boilers meeting all its requirements then you can get an eligibility test by visiting an ECO accredited company. The company would confirm whether you are eligible or not by answering few questions. This deal is meant for supporting financial restricted families and to control carbon emissions.
