GMCA Flexible Eligibility Statement of Intent

Part of: Make your home more energy efficient

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Energy suppliers provide funding through the Energy Company Obligation (ECO) to help low-income and vulnerable residents. In February 2019, the government updated its guidance, allowing local authorities to create a Statement of Intent (SOI) to define eligibility criteria for these funds.

In Greater Manchester, a single SOI covers all ten districts, including Trafford. Eligibility declarations are issued for either Greater Manchester-wide or locally led schemes through the district's affordable warmth service.

Read more about the Energy Company Obligation Scheme.