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  The Energy Company Obligation, a British government scheme to reduce carbon emissions and fuel poverty is a government program for energy efficiency. How does ECO work? ECO permits medium-sized and large energy suppliers to finance energy efficiency measures in British households. Each supplier is required to set a target based on its share of the UK's energy market. The obligated energy suppliers coordinate installations to implement efficiency measures like insulation in lofts, walls, or heating. The eco scheme Birmingham only has one obligation: The Home Heating Reduction Obligation. Explained: According to the Heating Cost Reduction Obligation, energy suppliers must encourage heating and insulation installation in order to reduce energy bills. If you are a core customer of the Hot Home Discount Scheme, or if you have at most one of these benefits, and you meet the income requirements, you may be eligible for the ECO scheme Birmingham. ...

What is the definition of external wall insulation? An external wall can be insulated by incorporating an insulating layer into it, which can be applied either internally or externally. This will prevent heat from escaping through your walls while keeping the cold out. Though more expensive than cavity wall insulation, you will save far more money on your heating bills as a result. The difference between a solid wall and a cavity wall? Solid walls do not have any gaps, hence cavity wall insulation cannot be used to insulate them. Cavity walls are constructed of two layers of material with a space between them known as a 'cavity.' What is the best way to tell if I have a solid wall? •    Solid walls are available in a variety of designs. Here are some typical methods for determining whether or not your property has solid walls: •    It was constructed prior to 1920. •    The walls are less than 260mm thick on the inside and outside. • ...