Free Boiler / ECO4 Support in Preston
Preston 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 Preston City Council area
By measures per 1,000 households, the Preston City Council area is 48th of 350 councils in Great Britain and 16th of 35 in the North West region.
| Measure | Preston City Council | North West | Great Britain |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECO measures installed | 16,444 | 797,543 | 4,453,004 |
| Measures per 1,000 households | 254.5 | 243.2 | 156.7 |
| Households helped | 9,113 | 439,175 | 2,595,218 |
| Households helped per 1,000 households | 141.1 | 133.9 | 91.3 |
| ECO3 Interim / ECO4 Flex measures | 294 | 46,494 | 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 Preston
Does Preston City Council take part in ECO4 Flex?
Preston City Council's ECO4 Flex statement of intent (published 30 October 2023, signed 18 August 2026) includes households with a gross income under £31,000 and says to apply through its approved partner, Cosy Homes in Lancashire. Source: Preston City Council's statement of intent.
Is the Warm Homes: Local Grant available in Preston?
Yes. Preston is in the Blackpool-led Lancashire consortium, which GOV.UK lists at £35,324,700, and Preston City Council says Cosy Homes in Lancashire has the funding to deliver the grant in the city. Source: Preston City Council's energy efficiency page.
Guides: LA Flex, Warm Homes: Local Grant. Funding from GOV.UK, 2 July 2026. Checked 8 October 2026.