The Local Authority Flexible Eligibility (LA Flex) scheme is a UK government initiative under the Energy Company Obligation (ECO) program, designed to improve energy efficiency in homes across England, Scotland, and Wales. This scheme aims to help householders who are not in receipt of means tested benefits to access an ECO grant towards the cost of energy efficiency work, such as insulation or heating.
LA Flex allows local authorities to broaden the eligibility criteria for energy efficiency measures, targeting households that are vulnerable to fuel poverty or have occupants with health conditions exacerbated by cold living conditions. This flexibility ensures that more residents can benefit from improvements such as insulation, heating upgrades, and renewable energy installations.
You may qualify for the LA Flex scheme through one of the following routes:
You will qualify for free heating and insulation through an NHS referral. For health conditions related to mobility/cardiovascular (high blood pressure, heart failure, stroke) /respiratory (asthma, lung cancer, COPD) / immunosuppressed (cancer, splenectomy, rheumatological disease).
You will qualify if someone in your household is in receipt of benefits. These are: pension savings credit, tax credit, universal credit, child tax benefit, working tax, housing benefit, employee & support allowance, income support. pension guarantee credit.
If your combined Income before tax is below £31,000 annually, you will be eligible for free heating and insulation upgrades.
Under the LA Flex scheme, eligible households can access a variety of energy-saving measures, including:
To determine your eligibility and apply for the LA Flex scheme:
We'll guide you through the qualification criteria and handle any necessary paperwork to get your application started.
If eligible, we will conduct a comprehensive technical survey, including an energy assessment, to identify suitable improvements.
Approved measures will be installed by TrustMark-accredited installers at a time convenient for you.
Experience reduced energy bills and a more comfortable home environment—all at no cost to you.
Take the first step towards a more energy-efficient home. Contact us to check your eligibility for the LA Flex scheme and start enjoying the benefits of reduced energy bills and enhanced comfort.
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