UNITED KINGDOM / AGILITYPR.NEWS / December 18, 2024 / Energy Saving Genie is celebrating a new milestone in its mission to help households across the UK to access life-changing government grants. Since the start of ECO4, the company’s free energy saving grant checker has facilitated 50,450 completed grant checks, providing a simple and effective way for residents to determine their eligibility for schemes like ECO4, the Great British Insulation Scheme (GBIS), and the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS). However, millions of households are missing out, with official figures showing just 143,555 ECO4 projects have been submitted to Ofgem.

The Energy Company Obligation (ECO4) scheme, a cornerstone of the UK’s effort to improve domestic energy efficiency, offers a lifeline to low-income and vulnerable households. The scheme funds essential measures such as heating system upgrades with insulation and heating controls. It could be a game changer for winter – and all that is needed is a couple of minutes to check eligibility. 

Kate Hallewell, founder of Energy Saving Genie, said, “It is encouraging to see so many households using our free grant checker to access the support they need. With over 50,000 completed grant checks completed, we know our tool is helping people navigate these schemes, making it easier to stay warm, cut bills, and reduce energy consumption. 

“But there are still millions of households eligible for these grants who haven’t yet applied, perhaps because they don’t think they qualify. Our mission is to make sure no one misses out as there are billions of pounds still available. It’s quick and free to check online and could make a huge difference over winter.”

Official figures show that at November 2024, a total of 143,555 Energy Company Obligation 4 projects have been submitted to Ofgem. These measures include heating upgrades, heating controls, insulation, and renewables with an average household receiving over four measures.

While those numbers may seem high, in reality it means that just 2% of all households in Great Britain have benefited from ECO4 measures to date - with many people entirely unaware that they're eligible for these grants. 

Energy Saving Genie’s grant checker simplifies a complex process, providing clear and personalised guidance. In just minutes, it not only confirms eligibility but also connects applicants with one of over 30 registered installers with direct contracts with the obligated energy suppliers. This ensures access to the full range of available grants, rather than being limited to options from a single installer or energy company.

"Energy Saving Genie’s mission is to simplify the complex process of accessing energy-saving grants," Kate Hallewell explained. "Our user-friendly grant checker helps households see what they’re eligible for and connects them with trusted installer with contracts with most obligated energy suppliers. By comparing all available options, we ensure applications are more likely to succeed and include the most comprehensive grants on offer."

Visit www.energysavinggenie.co.uk/ECO4-Grant-Checker/quiz-home.html to check your grant eligibility today – you may just be in for a pleasant surprise.