Situation: Family of four, combined income £28,500, two children. Privately rented mid-terrace, EPC rating E. Landlord gave consent for improvements.
Eligibility: Eligible via ECO4 income threshold + LA Flex referral from Gloucestershire County Council.
Works Funded:
Solid wall insulation (external)
Solar panels (3.5 kWp)
Total grant value: £9,800
Customer contribution: £0
Result: Monthly energy bills reduced from £280 to £85.
“We were really struggling with the bills. Our landlord didn’t know about it either — EcoGrants explained the whole thing to both of us and sorted everything.”
— Laura & Paul, Gloucester