The Electricity and Gas (Energy Companies Obligation) (Amendment) Order 2014 came into force on 1 May 2014
1 May 2014
Energy - England, Scotland and Wales
The energy companies obligation (ECO) scheme requires large energy suppliers to fund energy efficiency improvements in certain domestic properties. The Electricity and Gas (Energy Companies Obligation) (Amendment) Order 2014 amends this scheme to make certain persons receiving universal credit eligible for support.
The changes also permit ECO improvements when properties are unoccupied.
Work conducted beyond targets under the preceding carbon emissions reduction target (CERT) and community energy saving programme (CESP) can now be transferred between suppliers and count against ECO obligations.
The ECO methodologies for solid wall insulation and glazing improvements are also revised.