ECO – Local Authority Flexible Eligibility (LA Flex)
LA Flex Scheme
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What is LA Flex?
LA Flex is the extension of the Government’s Energy Company Obligation (ECO) scheme that helps UK households reduce their energy bills and carbon footprint. The LA Flex Scheme is designed to help those householders who are not in receipt of benefits but who are living on a low income and are vulnerable to the effects of living in a cold home.
This is normally achieved by subsidising the cost (up to 100%) of installing energy saving measures – such as loft or cavity wall insulation, room in roof insulation and new high efficiency boilers.
Local Authorities are now empowered to define their own eligibility criteria. In many cases, these criteria have been extended beyond just income, benefits received or type of heating to include illnesses, pregnancy, number of children or age of occupant.
How does LA Flex work?
Essentially, Local Authorities can define their own criteria and work with ECO-accredited, pre-approved partners like Just Home Improvement to install energy-saving measures for households which require them.
Could I qualify for LA Flex funding?
Each authority that is taking part in the scheme will have published a statement of intent, which lays out the additional criteria and specifies how a household can be included in the ECO scheme. Every local authority will have its own eligibility criteria, so it is important to check the rules in your area. The exact criteria may vary depending on the Local Authority, but it will generally come down to three main areas: age, health and property type.
What are my next steps?
To see if you qualify for the LA Flex scheme in your area, contact our office now on 0333 344 1128 or e-mail us and we will discuss the criteria with you and see how we can help you.
Check your eligibility
You might be eligible for a free grant to upgrade the heating, insulation and the energy-efficiency of your home. There are grants currently available to people on a low income through the Government’s ECO scheme.