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Energy Company Obligation

Commons · Question 1438 · Tabled 14 May 2026 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · Official record

Answered 22 May 2026

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Asked by Manuela Perteghella

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what plans his Department has for a successor to the Energy Company Obligation scheme (ECO4), including (a) a timetable for its introduction and (b) arrangements for the transition between sc

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Answered by Martin McCluskey, 22 May 2026

The Government has decided not to replace ECO4 when it ends this year. While the scheme has played an important role, it has faced significant challenges, particularly around poor-quality installations. This does not mean reducing support for low-income h...