Why does the government offer free insulation and heating systems?

The government has legal commitments to reduce carbon emissions and tackle fuel poverty. Rather than just giving money directly to energy companies as fines, they created schemes like ECO4 where energy suppliers fund home improvements for qualifying households. This achieves multiple goals: reduces energy bills for struggling families, cuts national carbon emissions, and creates jobs in the green energy sector. It’s not charity – it’s policy in action with measurable environmental and social benefits.