Homely approved as an ECO4 innovation measure
Cutting Heating Costs and Supporting Net-Zero Goals
Manchester, United Kingdom, 29/01/2025
With heating accounting for 20% of the UK’s carbon emissions, affordable, low-carbon solutions are more important than ever. Homely, a smart heating technology now officially approved as an innovation measure under the government’s ECO4 framework, is helping homeowners reduce heating costs while accelerating the UK’s journey to net-zero. By increasing the carbon score of heat pump installations by 25%, Homely ensures more projects qualify for ECO4 funding, enabling a greater number of homes to transition to greener, more efficient heating systems.
Homely’s approval represents a significant breakthrough for the heat pump industry, removing key barriers to adoption. By optimising heat pump performance and reducing running costs, Homely is helping drive the decarbonisation of domestic heating at scale.
Jamie Elliot, Managing Director at Homely, said:
“This is an exciting step forward for Homely, and we’re thrilled to see our technology recognised under ECO4. We started with a clear vision: to make heat pumps a truly affordable and practical option for every home. By optimising how heat pumps operate, we’re helping homeowners reduce their heating bills and making low-carbon heating a real, accessible alternative to gas boilers. Getting ECO4 approval is a big step forward—not just for us, but for installers too. It means they now have a solution that’s easy to implement, works with a wide range of heat pump brands, and helps homeowners achieve the best efficiency and lowest possible running costs. Our goal has always been to make sustainable heating more accessible to as many people as possible, and this approval takes us one step closer to that reality.”
Why Homely is a Game-Changer for ECO4 Installations
- 25% Partial Project Score Uplift: Homely’s approval under ECO4 increases the carbon-saving score of heat pump installations, making it easier for projects to meet funding thresholds and deliver greater overall impact.
- Brand-Agnostic Compatibility: Homely works with a wide range of leading heat pump brands, including Samsung, LG, Daikin, Worcester Bosch, Midea, Riello, Clivet, Trianco, EBAC, Airwell, and Grant, with more partnerships in the pipeline. This market-leading versatility ensures that Homely can be applied to a significant proportion of UK heat pump installations.
- Optimised Control Technology: Homely ensures heat pumps run as efficiently and cheaply as possible, intelligently adjusting performance to reduce energy cost without compromising comfort.
- Homely Connect: A unique feature that allows installers to monitor and manage the performance all their installations in one portal, simplifying maintenance and ensuring long-term performance.
- Smart Climate Optimisation: Homely’s Smart Climate Optimisation goes beyond traditional weather compensation by continuously learning and adapting to the unique thermal dynamics of each home. It considers multiple factors, including outdoor and indoor temperatures, advanced weather forecasting, solar gains, and energy prices to optimise heat pump operation in real-time. This ensures maximum efficiency, lower running costs, and improved comfort while intelligently responding to changing conditions.
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Driving the UK’s Net-Zero Goals
The UK government remains committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, with heat pumps playing a pivotal role in decarbonising home heating. Despite challenges in meeting interim installation targets, the emphasis on heat pumps as a primary solution for reducing household carbon footprints remains strong. Government initiatives, such as the ECO4 framework and the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, continue to support the adoption of heat pumps, underscoring their importance in the nation’s strategy to combat climate change. Homely’s approval as an ECO4 innovation measure further strengthens this effort by making heat pump installations more accessible, impactful, and financially viable for homeowners and installers alike.
Quantifying the Impact
- Following independent testing completed at Salford University’s Energy House Labs in 2024, Homely was proven to increase heat pump operating efficiency by 22% with a fixed energy tariff and 31% when combined with a time-of-use energy tariff.
- If adopted in 20% of UK heat pump installations under ECO4, Homely could help reduce CO₂ emissions by thousands of tonnes annually while delivering significant energy savings to homeowners.
Homely’s Mission: Smarter, Greener Heating for All
Homely’s approval under ECO4 is a step forward for installers, homeowners, and the UK’s journey toward a greener future. By enabling smarter, more efficient heating systems that maximise both carbon savings and affordability, Homely is paving the way for a sustainable energy transition that benefits everyone.
