You may still qualify for funded home energy improvements even if you do not currently receive benefits.

ECO4 LA Flex is part of the UK Government-backed ECO4 scheme and allows local authorities to identify households that may require support outside standard benefit routes.

The scheme aims to help lower-income households, vulnerable residents and people living in homes with poor energy efficiency or high heating costs.

ECO4 LA Flex remains available and currently runs until 31 December 2026. Funding availability can vary by supplier, local authority participation and installer capacity.

What Is ECO4 LA Flex?

Unlike standard ECO4 funding, LA Flex gives councils greater flexibility to identify residents based on local needs.

This may include households:

  • Living on lower incomes
  • Experiencing fuel poverty
  • Living with disabilities
  • Affected by long-term health conditions
  • Vulnerable due to age or household circumstances

Many local authorities use household income guidance around £31,000 or below, although rules can vary.

What Improvements Could Be Available?

Heating & Hot Water

  • Replacement of inefficient boilers
  • First-time central heating systems
  • Electric storage heater upgrades
  • Air source heat pumps
  • Solar PV systems where suitable

Insulation Measures

  • Loft insulation
  • Roof insulation
  • Floor insulation
  • Cavity wall insulation
  • Internal and external wall insulation
  • Draught-proofing
  • Pipe, tank and radiator insulation

Additional Energy Saving Measures

  • Heating controls
  • Smart thermostats
  • Secondary efficiency improvements

Which Councils Have Participated?

Many councils across England, Scotland and Wales have participated in ECO4 LA Flex schemes through local Statements of Intent.

Participation may change over time.

London Boroughs and Greater London Areas

Examples include:

  • Camden
  • Islington
  • Southwark
  • Tower Hamlets
  • Enfield
  • Barnet
  • Newham
  • Waltham Forest
  • Barking & Dagenham
  • Lewisham
  • Kensington & Chelsea
  • Haringey
  • Croydon
  • Brent
  • Ealing
  • Hounslow
  • Greenwich
  • Lambeth

England

  • Birmingham City Council
  • Manchester City Council
  • Liverpool City Council
  • Leeds City Council
  • Bristol City Council
  • Nottingham City Council
  • Leicester City Council
  • Newcastle City Council
  • Southampton City Council
  • Coventry City Council
  • Cornwall Council
  • Kent district councils
  • Derbyshire authorities including Amber Valley, Bolsover, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Dales, Erewash, High Peak, North East Derbyshire and South Derbyshire
  • Lincolnshire authorities including Lincoln, North Kesteven, South Kesteven and West Lindsey
  • Northamptonshire authorities

Scotland

  • City of Edinburgh Council
  • West Lothian Council
  • Highland Council
  • Falkirk Council
  • East Ayrshire Council
  • North Ayrshire Council
  • South Lanarkshire Council
  • Scottish Borders Council

Wales

  • Cardiff Council
  • Swansea Council
  • Newport City Council
  • Rhondda Cynon Taf
  • Monmouthshire
  • Ceredigion

Northern Ireland

ECO4 LA Flex does not currently operate directly in Northern Ireland. Alternative support schemes may be available.

How To Apply

Step 1 – Check Eligibility

Review your household income, property details and circumstances.

Step 2 – Contact Grants Gateway

Speak with Grants Gateway to discuss available options and check your eligibility through approved installer networks.

Step 3 – Submit Supporting Information

You may be asked for evidence relating to:

Income

Health conditions

Vulnerability criteria

Step 4 – Local Authority Review

Where appropriate, a Declaration of Eligibility can be issued.

Step 5 – Installation

Approved contractors can arrange eligible improvements.