Emerald energy caller

Krakkkers

Just had a caller come to my house from Emerald Energy saying that i could get a new boiler and some insulation under the ECO4 scheme and that they work with my local council (Lincolnshire south kesteven) He says that i could qualify because i take medication for high blood pressure although when i mentioned my solar panels he said that could be a problem.
They want to send someone round to do a survey, is this safe or a scam as i am very wary of getting stuff for free and all the scammers out there.

QrizB

"Taking medication for high blood pressure" is not one of the qualifying factors for ECO4. If the unsolicited caller is fibbing about that, they're probably up to no good (although it might be as simple as they only get paid for positive referrals).

See list here:

https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/environmental-and-social-schemes/energy-company-obligation-eco/energy-company-obligation-eco-homeowners-and-tenants

Screwdriva

QrizB said:

"Taking medication for high blood pressure" is not one of the qualifying factors for ECO4. If the unsolicited caller is fibbing about that, they're probably up to no good (although it might be as simple as they only get paid for positive referrals).

I'm in agreement with QrizB : I wouldn't underestimate the % of cowboys in the energy efficiency game. In my view, vastly outnumbers the honest folks out there.  

debitcardmayhem

What next 🥴 , oh yes I know you can get ECO4 because take tablets for erectile dysfunction , a migraine ….oh sorry you have solar and battery.

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Krakkkers

They have just rung me to arrange a survey, should i cancel?

Heedtheadvice

You accepted a survey?

Cold callers get short shrift at my address and asked to depart which they are obliged to do by law.

I think they could be entitled to turn up for the purpose of a survey if you have agreed for them to come but it is not to late to cancel. You do not have to accept them.

Yes I would cancel.