The ECO4 scheme is a UK government energy efficiency program designed to improve the energy performance of domestic properties, primarily targeting those in fuel poverty or with low energy efficiency ratings. It's an obligation placed on energy companies to deliver energy efficiency measures to homes. The scheme runs from April 1, 2022, to March 31, 2026. 

Key aspects of ECO4:

Target: The scheme primarily focuses on homes with Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings of D or lower. 

Focus: It aims to improve the energy efficiency of these homes through a variety of measures, including insulation, heating upgrades, and renewable energy technologies. 

Funding: ECO4 is funded by energy companies, not through grants.

Eligibility: To qualify for ECO4, you generally need to be a homeowner or private tenant and have a property with an EPC rating of D, E, F, or G. Additionally, you may need to meet specific income or vulnerability criteria.

Implementation: Energy companies are obligated to deliver these measure, but the specific projects, they choose, the level of funding, and the contractors they engage are at their discretion.

In essence, ECO4 is a scheme that aims to make UK homes more energy efficient, reduce carbon emissions, and help tackle fuel poverty by providing funding for energy-saving improvements to those who need it most. 

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