ECO Flex: Providing Energy-Efficient Home Upgrades for Non-Benefit Eligible Households in the UK
The ECO4 scheme has been helping eligible households in the UK to access free insulation and energy efficiency upgrades to reduce energy costs and support sustainable living. However, not all households that need support with improving their homes are receiving income-related benefits. That's why the UK government introduced the ECO Flex scheme.
Under ECO Flex, local authorities are provided with more funding to identify residents who would benefit from home upgrades, even if they don't meet the standard eligibility criteria for ECO4. With ECO Flex, households don't have to be on benefits to qualify for funding.
ECO Flex Eligibility
The eligibility criteria for ECO Flex is quite comprehensive. To qualify, your Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating must be between E-G if you rent or D-G if you own your home. If your property is not currently on the EPC register, we can help assess it for you.
You must also have a combined household income of less than £31,000.
Alternatively, if you meet the EPC criteria, you can qualify for ECO Flex if you meet the following:
- Your home is within a specific postcode identified by your local council.
- You receive a council tax rebate (single-person occupancy excluded).
- You are identified as vulnerable to living in a cold home: someone in the home is pregnant, disabled or elderly, you have children under 5, or someone in the home has a medical condition.
- Your child receives free school meals.
- Your home is identified as being in debt to your energy provider.
Another way to qualify is if you are identified by your GP as vulnerable to the cold and on a low income.

If you're not sure whether you qualify for ECO Flex or simply want to learn more about the scheme, we're here to help. Our team can take you through the whole process, simply get in touch.
What home improvement measures fall under ECO Flex?
If you qualify for the ECO Flex scheme, you can receive a range of energy efficiency upgrades, such as:
- First-time central heating
- Cavity wall insulation
- Loft insulation/ room in roof insulation
- External wall insulation
- Internal wall insulation
- Solar panels
- Underfloor insulation
- Air source heat pumps
- Electric storage heater upgrades
At SFP Contracts, we're committed to providing our customers with a complete service that takes care of everything from start to finish. If you're interested in finding out more about ECO Flex and how it could benefit you, please don't hesitate to
get in touch with us.
We are more than happy to guide you through the process and answer any questions you may have.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to improve your home's energy efficiency and reduce your energy bills.


