At EcoVille, our mission is to ensure that every eligible home and property across England, Wales, and Scotland has access to efficient heating systems. Many households in the United Kingdom require additional support with their energy expenses.
Fuel poverty occurs when a household cannot afford to heat their home to a comfortable temperature. This issue is typically caused by low income, rising energy costs, poor energy efficiency, and inadequate home heating and insulation.
In 2014, the government introduced a fuel poverty target aiming for England to upgrade as many fuel-poor households as feasible to a minimum energy efficiency rating of Band C by 2030. This initiative led to the development of the current ECO4 scheme.
As advocates of the ECO4 program, EcoVille collaborates with housing associations, local government bodies, private landlords, and households to enhance energy efficiency across as many properties as possible. Additionally, EcoVille focuses on mitigating the negative psychological impacts of fuel poverty and addressing the significant physical and health consequences of living in cold and damp homes.