The Great British Insulation Scheme is a government initiative which aims to help more people insulate their homes and enjoy:
Previously known as ECO+, the re-branded Great British Insulation Scheme launched in April 2023 and is due to run until March 2026.
A total of £1 billion has been pledged to the scheme, with a clear mission to help at least 300,000 households across the country with the cost of a home insulation upgrade.
It’s estimated the Great British Insulation Scheme will save consumers up to £400 a year on energy bills.
In a similar way to ECO4, the Great British Insulation Scheme obliges energy suppliers to help customers with insulation upgrades and reduce their heating bills.
Costs could be covered in full through the scheme, or you may be offered the insulation for a contribution, depending on your circumstances.
The scheme aims to help those living on lower incomes and struggling to pay bills in the first instance.
However, the initiative also extends to those living in the least energy-efficient homes in the country.
This makes the Great British Insulation Scheme as inclusive as possible, with more households than ever able to improve energy efficiency and lower their energy costs.
et’s take a look at how the eligibility criteria breaks down:
You have a good chance of qualifying for free insulation if:
You live in social housing or have a total household income of under £31,000 a year
You may also qualify if:
You own your home (or in some cases rent from a private landlord)
Your home has an energy performance certificate (EPC) rating of D or below as a homeowner, or E or below as a private tenant
Someone living at your property qualifies for the below benefits.
Qualifying benefits:
You can find and check your EPC certificate through the Gov.UK website
https://www.gov.uk/find-energy-certificate
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Households in this category may qualify for funding towards one type of insulation via the scheme.
Please note: in some cases, and depending on your circumstances, you may also have to pay a proportion of the cost.
To be eligible for funding, all of the following needs to apply to you:
You own your home or rent (either privately or from a housing association)
Your home is in council tax band A to D in England, A to E in Scotland and Wales
Your home has an EPC rating of D or below
If you rent a property, you will need permission from your landlord before you apply for the Great British Insulation Scheme.
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Get in touch and our team can help you:
✅ Understand more about the eligibility requirements for the Great British Insulation Scheme
✅ Navigate a funding application or identify another energy grant you may be eligible for
✅ Advise you on the best energy-efficient upgrades for your home
If your application for the Great British Insulation Scheme is rejected, be assured that all is not lost. You may be able to apply through your local council, under the innovative ECO Flex Scheme.
Under the ECO Flex scheme, local authorities (LA’s) can identify households that meet the eligibility criteria.
We recommend contacting your local council to see how they can help you.
Once your funding application has been approved, your energy supplier will contact a TrustMark accredited insulation installer on your behalf. Cotswold Energy Group is included in the list of accredited installers.
Your chosen installer will do a home survey to advise you on which insulation measures are recommended to improve the energy efficiency of your home.
Are you ready to improve the energy efficiency of your home or business?
Simply fill out the form opposite and one of our experts will be in touch to guide you through your options.
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If you’d prefer to contact us directly to discuss your project then get in touch via [email protected], call us at 0333 444 5 444 or book a free no-obligation consultation.
