Discover How to Unlock ECO Funding for Property Upgrades: A Practical Guide

Join CHIC and Happy Energy for a webinar designed to help social housing providers unlock the full potential of Energy Company Obligation (ECO) funding. As the ECO4 scheme approaches its end in March 2026, this session will arm you with the knowledge and tools to secure grant funding for property upgrades, decarbonisation and long term energy savings.

Whether you are new to ECO or looking to optimise your current retrofit programmes, our experts will break down funding calculations, eligibility criteria and practical steps for planning and delivering works. Learn how to access support for hard to treat properties, leverage funding for solar PV and prepare for whats next. Real life examples and guidance will help you turn insight into action.

Learn how to maximise grant funding before its too late.

Agenda

Date: Monday 30^th June 2025
Time: 14.00 PM – 15.10 PM

14.00 – 14.05 | Welcome & Introduction | Adrian Hussain, CHIC

14.05 – 14.30 | Understanding ECO Funding for Property Upgrades | Adrian Wright, Happy Energy

ECO Funding Basics

• How is the ECO funding accessed?
• How are the ECO works delivered?
• How is the ECO funding calculated?

Eligibility and Property Types

• Property and resident eligibility
• Insulation pre-condition requirements
• Properties that pose a challenge for ECO
• Opportunities for non-social rented stock and shared ownership properties

Measures, Funding and Future Planning

• Upgrade measure details – what can be installed with ECO funding?
• Solid wall insulation funding
• Example upgrade works and indicative grant funding amounts
• Installer partnerships – avoiding pitfalls and maximising funding
• ECO4 ends March 2026 – what comes next?
• How to immediately access ECO funding for free solar PV

14.30 – 14.40 | ECO delivery – experiences of a social landlord | Steven Elmore, Freebridge Housing

• Lessons from real world delivery
• Resident engagement and satisfaction
• Navigating common obstacles

14.40 – 14.50 | Procurement, Policy and Funding Pathways in Wales | Jackie Leonard, CHIC

• Delivering and procuring
• Opportunities and funding pathways
• Focus on Wales policy and ECO alignment

14.55 – 15.10 | Q&A & Panel Discussion | All Speakers