Struggling with draughty rooms and soaring energy bills? Your home’s Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating might hold the key to thousands in government-funded improvements. Here’s how ECO4 – the UK’s flagship energy grant scheme – uses EPC ratings to help homeowners like you access vital upgrades, and why Pennine Renewables makes the process effortless.

EPC Ratings Decoded: Your Home’s Energy "Report Card"

Every UK property has an EPC rating (A-G), grading its energy efficiency. This score directly impacts your bills and comfort:

• A (92+ points): Ultra-efficient – rare for older UK homes

• C (69-80): Modern standard

• D-G (below 60): Inefficient – where ECO4 targets support

Over 60% of UK homes rank D or below, wasting heat and money through:
❌ Poor insulation
❌ Inefficient heating
❌ Air leaks

ECO4 Eligibility: The 3 Key Criteria

To qualify for fully funded upgrades like boilers or insulation, your household must meet ONE of these:

1. Benefit Receipt

   • Universal Credit, Pension Credit, ESA, JSA, Child Benefit (income thresholds apply)

2. Low Income (<£31,000/year)

   • Combined household income after tax

3. Home Inefficiency (EPC D-G)

   • Critical factor: Even without benefits/low income, homes rated E-G may qualify

⚡ Key Insight: Homes rated D-G are prioritised – if your EPC is expired or low, you’re likely eligible.

How Pennine Renewables Simplifies Your ECO4 Journey

✅ Step 1: Free EPC & Eligibility Check

We’ll:

• Verify your current EPC (or arrange a new assessment)

• Confirm if you meet ECO4/GBIS criteria in minutes

✅ Step 2: Bespoke Upgrade Plan

For qualifying homes, we design improvements targeting maximum savings:

Common ECO4 MeasuresTypical Bill ImpactBoiler Replacement (G→A)Save £300+/yearCavity Wall InsulationSave £200+/yearLoft Insulation (270mm)Save £150+/yearRoom-in-Roof InsulationEliminate "cold loft" issues

✅ Step 3: Accredited Installation & Paperwork

Our MCS/TrustMark teams handle:

• Grant applications

• Disruption-free installations

• Post-work EPC reassessment

"I Don’t Know My EPC Rating!" – No Problem

Many homeowners haven’t checked their EPC since moving in. We fix this:

1. Check your existing rating for free: EPC Register

2. If expired/missing: We’ll arrange a no-cost assessment

💡 Pro Tip: Solid wall homes (common in the North) often score E-G – making them prime ECO4 candidates.

Act Now – Funding Won’t Last Forever

Time-sensitive opportunity: ECO4 runs until March 2026, but measures are allocated first-come, first-served.

🚀 Take Your First Step Today!

📞 CALL PENNINE RENEWABLES FOR A FREE ECO4 ELIGIBILITY CHECK
0800 999 1898