Sources: Ofgem, ECO4 Guidance: Delivery v4.0 (26 Mar 2026), paras 4.9-4.19 and 5.254-5.266; Ofgem, homeowners and tenants. Checked 31 October 2026.
Where to start
| Starting point | How it works |
|---|---|
| An obligated energy supplier | Ofgem says you can contact any of them, not only your own; it publishes their contact details |
| Your council (ECO4 Flex) | Councils that take part publish a Statement of Intent on their website; many say how to apply |
| An installer who approached you | Ask which supplier funds the work; check them on TrustMark and with the supplier |
Ofgem's contact list is on its ECO contacts and guidance page.
What a legitimate ECO4 installer must have
- TrustMark registration for the measure being installed. Ofgem says measures installed to PAS or MCS standards must be installed by, or under, a TrustMark-registered person, and non-compliant work is rejected.
- PAS 2030:2023 certification (or MCS for microgeneration such as solar PV or heat pumps), from an accredited certification body.
- PAS 2035:2023 delivery, managed by a qualified Retrofit Coordinator, who oversees the risk and dwelling assessment, design, installation and monitoring.
- Guarantees that meet TrustMark's framework; TrustMark lists appropriate 25-year guarantees on its website.
Questions to ask any installer
- Which obligated supplier is funding this job?
- What is your TrustMark registration, and does it cover this measure?
- Who is the Retrofit Coordinator?
- Which guarantee will I receive, and from whom?
- Will I be asked to contribute anything? (Ofgem says this can happen.)
After the work
Keep the guarantee and any Unique Measure Reference. GOV.UK says to take problems to the installer or the guarantee provider first, then Citizens Advice; TrustMark also runs a complaints process. Read is ECO4 legit for warning signs, and how to apply for ECO4 for the full process.
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Questions
How do I find an ECO4 installer?
Ofgem says you can contact any obligated energy supplier, and it publishes their contacts. You can also check any installer on the TrustMark register, which ECO4 installers must be on.
What accreditation does an ECO4 installer need?
Ofgem's delivery guidance says ECO4 measures must be installed by, or under, a TrustMark-registered business certified to PAS 2030:2023 (or MCS for microgeneration) and delivered within PAS 2035:2023.
What is a Retrofit Coordinator?
Under PAS 2035, a qualified Retrofit Coordinator oversees the project from assessment and design to installation and monitoring.