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Latest updates on ECO4 and UK energy schemes
Ofgem has announced a 6% rise in the energy price cap effective 1 April 2026, adding around £115 to average annual bills. The increase reflects higher wholesale gas costs amid global tensions. Households are urged to check grants and efficiency schemes to mitigate impacts.
The UK Government has officially launched the ECO5 energy efficiency scheme today, succeeding ECO4 with broader eligibility and up to £10,000 in free upgrades for low-income households. New rules prioritise solid wall insulation and low-carbon heating amid rising fuel poverty. Homeowners urged to check eligibility before the first application window closes in June 2026.
Ofgem has announced a 6% rise in the energy price cap effective 1 April 2026, adding around £115 to average annual bills. The increase reflects higher wholesale gas costs amid global tensions. Households are urged to check grants and efficiency schemes to mitigate impacts.
The UK Government has officially launched the ECO5 energy efficiency scheme today, succeeding ECO4 with broader eligibility and up to £10,000 in free upgrades for low-income households. New rules prioritise solid wall insulation and low-carbon heating amid rising fuel poverty. Homeowners urged to check eligibility before the first application window closes in June 2026.
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