Level 1

Em11

09-12-22

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Hi, hoping to get some clarification in reference to the ECO government scheme, offering a free boiler replacement and/or home insulation.

Having referred to the government content on the scheme, it specifies that a free boiler, home insulation, can be provided if the individual fits the criteria listed (which I believe I do). It also states that energy companies should have notified customers of the scheme.

Eon have not contacted me regarding the scheme this year (or the previous year). Could you please advise how I can apply for the scheme, as the information currently provided is quite sparse, and I'm unable to locate specific details.

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Level 92

retrotecchie

10-12-22

@Em11

Can you give us a link to said government content? As far as I was aware, details of the next iteration of the scheme expansion as announced in the Autumn Statement have not been finalised yet.

E.On Next do have a link to the ECO scheme in their energy saving pages, but the link no longer works.

E.On Next are under no obligation to contact you about the scheme, just to provide information to allow you to apply. That information is currently missing, it appears.

The BBC had an article here

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/business-63677931

which says the new scheme will not start until the spring.

Last edited by retrotecchie; 10-12-22 at 00:45.

Don't shoot me, I'm only the piano player. I DON'T work for or on behalf of EON.Next, but am willing to try and help if I can. Not on mains gas, mobile network or mains drainage. House heated almost entirely by baby dragons.

Level 92

retrotecchie

10-12-22

More details here. No mention of new boilers.

An additional £1bn to help British households insulate their properties has been announced by the government.
The money, which builds on an existing scheme, will target homes that have the worst energy performance.

What is the insulation scheme and am I eligible?

Eligible households will be able to receive grants of up to £1,500 for household insulation (such as cavity wall or loft insulation), under the the new Energy Company Obligation + (ECO+) scheme.
To benefit, households need to:

be in the lower council tax bands (A-D in England, which is 81% of properties, A-E Scotland and A-C in Wales)
have an energy performance certificate (EPC) rating of D or below

About 80% of the funding will go towards households that do not currently benefit from existing government support to upgrade their homes
The remainder of the funding will be set aside to help the most vulnerable households - including those in fuel poverty.
The scheme will start from the spring and run for three years. According to government estimates, households that take part could save about £310 a year on their bills.
The government says it will publish more information in due course about how to apply, but advises people to contact their local council or energy supplier to see if they are participating.
Until now, the ECO scheme has only been available to fuel-poor customers or those receiving benefits.

Level 1

Em11

10-12-22

@retrotecchie

See below:

https://www.gov.uk/energy-company-obligation

https://energyguide.org.uk/governmen...boiler-scheme/

It also appears other energy companies such as Octopos, British Gas, EDF etc, are participating in the ECO4 scheme, having checked their websites.

Level 92

retrotecchie

10-12-22

@Em11

E.On Next will be obliged by OFGEM and the government to participate. Once the information is finalised, I'm sure they will put something on the website. Meanwhile you can enquire directly by emailing them at hi@eonnext.com.

Level 1

Em11

12-12-22

@retrotecchie

Thank you.

I did initially email Eon on hi@eonnext.com just over a week, but I've yet to hear back. I thought I'd try posting my query here for a quicker response.

Level 92

retrotecchie

12-12-22

@Em11

I pointed out the broken link to the ECO scheme to management and it's on the list of things to fix. Fingers crossed.

Level 92

retrotecchie

18-12-22

@Em11

The link is now operational.

I just qualified for funding but, typically...

You are eligible for funding but presently we don’t serve your area

We don’t cover your postcode right now; however we’re always extending our reach and may be able to support your journey towards greener living in the future.

Seems like this is, yet again, a postcode lottery!
@Beki_EONNext - Why is E.On Next not serving Wales?

Last edited by retrotecchie; 18-12-22 at 16:41.

Beki

20-12-22

@retrotecchie I'm afraid I do not know the answer to that question!

Level 92

retrotecchie

20-12-22

@Beki_EONNext

Can you ask around and find someone who can answer that question?