JOIN Utilita Home The ECO scheme with Utilita Home. Find out if you’re eligible for a gas boiler replacement and home insulation improvements. What is the ECO scheme? The Energy Company Obligation (ECO) scheme is a government incentive that helps people lower their home heating costs through energy efficiency measures. With the ECO scheme you can get free energy saving measures installed in your home. ECO scheme options. Gas boiler replacement FREE* You’re eligible if: You’re a homeowner Your current boiler is broken or inefficient What’s included: Installed and connected to your pipework and controls Electrical works associated with the boiler installation Carbon monoxide detector A two-year minimum warranty on parts and labour LEARN MORE Insulation FREE* You’re eligible if: You’re a homeowner or tenant You haven’t had new insulation installed in the last 5 years New insulation you’ve had installed hasn’t provided the desired improvements What’s included: Personalised recommendation following your home survey Fabric insulation installed as a priority LEARN MORE *Subject to eligibility criteria. How do I qualify for the ECO scheme? To qualify for the ECO scheme, either you or someone in the household must meet the following requirements: Depending on the improvement you must either, own or privately rent your home which has an EPC rating of A to E*. Qualify for Universal Credits, Tax Credits, Child Benefit or another UK benefit allowance**. The full list of qualifying benefits For confirmation and more information around the qualifying benefits for the ECO scheme, please the Ofgem website. *If you don’t know the EPC rating of your home - don’t worry. We can determine this when a home survey is carried out. **qualifying criteria apply for all benefits and will be checked as part of your application If you receive Child Benefit In order to be eligible for free ECO measures under child benefit, you need to be within the income thresholds below. If you’re a single claimant: One child: £18,500 Two children: £23,000 Three children: £27,500 Four or more children: £32,000 If you’re claiming as a couple: One child: £25,500 Two children: £30,000 Three children: £34,500 Four or more children: £39,000 FAQs Who qualifies for the ECO scheme? Do I have to be a Utilita customer to apply? I don’t receive benefits but someone I live with does. Can I still apply? How do I find out if I’m eligible? Why do I have to fill in a questionnaire? How long will the process take? Are there any costs involved? About About us Our energy My Utilita Smart Meters Our Tech Sustainability Policies Modern Slavery Customers Sign in Get a quote Payments Utilita Home Priority Services Warm Home Discount Contact Help Community Complaints Press Careers Emergency Terms Privacy Code of Practice Utilita Energy Limited, Hutwood Court, Bournemouth Road, Chandler’s Ford, Eastleigh, SO53 3QB Registered in England & Wales No: 04849181 Regulated by Ofgem