If you live in Hull or the East Riding and your home is cold or expensive to heat, you might be sitting on a goldmine of funding. The ECO4 scheme, backed by the "Local Authority Flexibility" (LA Flex) criteria, is helping thousands of residents upgrade their homes for free.
What is Hull City Council LA Flex?
Usually, ECO4 grants are reserved for those on means-tested benefits. However, Hull City Council has published a "Statement of Intent" that widens the net. Under LA Flex, you can qualify if:
- Your household income is below £31,000/year.
- Your home has an EPC rating of D, E, F, or G.
- You have a health condition (like asthma or arthritis) made worse by living in a cold home.
What Measures Can You Get?
This isn't just about a free loft roll. ECO4 takes a "Whole House Approach". Eligible Hull homes are receiving:
- Solar PV Panels: To generate free electricity.
- Air Source Heat Pumps: To replace old gas boilers.
- Internal Wall Insulation (IWI): Vital for the solid-brick terraced housing common off Hessle Road and Anlaby Road.
How to Apply
Yeers is an approved installer operating in the HU postcode area. We handle the application with the council and the funding providers. Contact us for a free retrofit assessment.