Why haven’t I heard about these programs before if they’re real?

Government schemes often have limited marketing budgets compared to commercial companies. Many people only discover them through word-of-mouth or when actively searching for help with energy bills. The schemes have been running for years – ECO has been helping households since 2013, with ECO4 being the current phase. Your neighbours may have already benefited without mentioning it, as people don’t always talk about home improvements they’ve received