Free Boiler / ECO4 Support in Plymouth
Plymouth households in an EPC band D to G home may get a free boiler or insulation through ECO4 until 31 December 2026, usually through a qualifying benefit.
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ECO measures in the Plymouth City Council area
By measures per 1,000 households, the Plymouth City Council area is 106th of 350 councils in Great Britain and 2nd of 27 in the South West region.
| Measure | Plymouth City Council | South West | Great Britain |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECO measures installed | 19,376 | 269,033 | 4,453,004 |
| Measures per 1,000 households | 164.5 | 104.9 | 156.7 |
| Households helped | 14,320 | 177,567 | 2,595,218 |
| Households helped per 1,000 households | 121.5 | 69.2 | 91.3 |
| ECO3 Interim / ECO4 Flex measures | 331 | 18,337 | 277,876 |
Source: DESNZ, Household Energy Efficiency Statistics, headline release June 2026 (25 June 2026), Tables 3.4, 3.5 and 4.4, provisional, Open Government Licence v3.0. All councils: ECO measures by council.
How to get help in Plymouth
Does Plymouth City Council take part in ECO4 Flex?
Plymouth City Council's statement of intent (version 1.1, 4 October 2023) includes households with a gross income under £31,000 in a home rated EPC D or lower, and people referred by their GP. Its ECO page describes ECO4 as running to 31 March 2026, so ask the council whether it is still issuing new declarations. Source: Plymouth City Council's ECO page.
Is the Warm Homes: Local Grant available in Plymouth?
Yes. GOV.UK lists £3,024,995 for Plymouth. Plymouth City Council runs the grant with Plymouth Energy Community for households with an income up to £36,000, and you apply through the GOV.UK form. Source: Plymouth City Council's announcement.
Guides: LA Flex, Warm Homes: Local Grant. Funding from GOV.UK, 2 July 2026. Checked 8 October 2026.