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Get a Free Boiler & Up to £20,000 in Home Upgrades in Durham County

Under the Government-Backed ECO4 Scheme

Durham residents — are you still paying sky-high energy bills with an old or inefficient boiler?
You could be missing out on a £20,000 grant to upgrade your home for free under the UK Government’s ECO4 scheme.

Durham County Quick Facts:

Population: 528,127
111,470 homes have poor EPC ratings (D to G): you may be eligible!
80% of homes use gas central heating: ECO4 covers replacements & upgrades
Average household income: £35,016: many families qualify based on income
Over 32,000 households receive qualifying benefits: (Aug 2024)
27,700 households are fuel poor: struggling to heat their homes
Thousands of old boilers : still in use ,many 10+ years old

What Can You Get Under ECO4?

Who Qualifies?

You may be eligible if:

You own or privately rent a home (with landlord permission)
You receive benefits like Universal Credit, Income Support, Child Tax Credit, Pension Credit
Your home has a low EPC rating (D, E, F, or G)
Your boiler is over 10 years old or broken
You live in fuel poverty or have high energy bills

Even if you don’t claim benefits, you might still qualify under LA Flex rules in Durham

Why This Matters for Durham:

With over 111,000 inefficient homes and 11.4% fuel poverty, Durham County is one of the top areas for ECO4 funding. The scheme is 100% government-funded, and no repayment is required.

Claim Your Free Upgrade in Less Than 60 Seconds

Just enter your postcode and answer a few quick questions to check if you qualify.

Questions People Ask:

Q: Is it really free?

Yes — the ECO4 scheme is funded by the UK government to reduce carbon emissions and help
low-income households.

Q: How long does it take?

Eligibility check in 1 minute. Install within 2–4 weeks.

Q: I don’t get benefits — can I still apply?

Yes — under Durham’s LA Flex rules, you may still qualify.

Envex Energy Solutions provides boiler replacements, insulation, and heating upgrades under the ECO4 scheme to improve energy efficiency and reduce costs.

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