ECO4 Innovation: New Measures and Products

This is a route for awarding a new measure type for technologies deliverable under Publicly Available Specification (PAS) 2030:2019 or the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS), not currently recognised in the Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP) nor deliverable on the scheme under an existing standard measure type (except for district heating connections). The evidence of cost savings must be of a similar level as required for inclusion in SAP Appendix Q as a space heating measure. A successful application will result in a new measure type and partial project score being created.

A route for awarding a new measure type and set of scores for technologies not currently deliverable on the scheme under an existing measure type. The DLM route requires less extensive evidence to support the space heating cost savings than the SAM route. Applications must be for a technology certified to a standard, designed to ensure the safety and efficacy of the measure on its installation, by an organisation accredited to ISO/IEC. A successful application will result in the creation of a new data light measure type and a set of partial project scores. Each DLM will be capped at 1,250 qualifying actions per annum, under any specific DLM type description.  

This is a route for awarding an uplift to measures that can demonstrate an improvement over comparable measures currently deliverable under ECO. Following a successful application, a description of the innovation measure will be published, and a score uplift can then be awarded to products meeting that description. Either a 25% or 45% uplift can be awarded. Please note that applications must include the specific product(s) that the applicant intends to promote as an innovation measure. 

These routes are optional to obligated suppliers. The New Measures and Products (NMAP) guidance is written to assist interested parties in delivering measures under these three routes. Application forms can be found below. These should be completed with reference to detailed instructions set out in the NMAP guidance.  

Suppliers should assess the most suitable route to deliver the new or improved measure under the scheme. We recommend suppliers consult the decision tree in Figure 1 in the NMAP guidance to help determine the most appropriate route. Each of the three NMAP routes have distinct requirements that should be considered before making an application. Applications cannot be made in tandem to more than one route. 

When NMAP applications are submitted to Ofgem, regardless of the route, submission of robust evidence is required to demonstrate that the measure meets the relevant criteria and can be delivered under ECO4.