Grants & Funding

The Energy Company Obligation (ECO) currently in phase 4, is a government-driven energy efficiency initiative for UK homes. Energy companies are obliged to deliver improvements in energy efficiency measures to residential properties. ECO4 measures commenced in April 2022 and will run until the end of March 2026.

ECO4 Scheme

Great British Insulation Scheme

ECO+ is has been launched as The Great British Insulation Scheme

GBIS is a broadening of the ongoing ECO4 scheme, designed to support more vulnerable households with required energy efficiency measures as early as possible.

The Great British Insulation Scheme will support these households to cut annual bills by an average of £310

It is the latest government measure in a series of £6.6 billion Help to Heat energy schemes. £1 billion of funding is allocated to the Great British Insulation Scheme to treat hundreds of thousands of homes with new insulation and heating repair work.

In addition to this, £18 million will be invested in an expansion of the Help for Households campaign, offering public advice and support on how all households can benefit from energy savings and reduced energy bills by implementing simple measures at home.

Eligible ECO4 residents include homeowners, private tenants and individuals receiving income-related benefits

Child Tax Credits

Child Benefits

Housing Benefits

Pension Credit Saving Benefits

Income-based Jobseekers Allowance

Carers Allowance

Frequently asked questions

Who is eligible for GBIS?

Low Income group – The first priority low-income group will retain the eligibility requirements as ECO4. Under GBIS, suppliers are required to deliver at least 20% of their annual GBIS targets to the low-income eligibility group.

General group – This group will include all homes in Council Tax bands A-D in England, A-E in Scotland and A-C in Wales with an EPC of D or below and will account for up to 80% of total GBIS spending.

How much money could I save with GBIS?

While cavity wall insulation and loft insulation are among the cheapest energy efficient measures, they are in fact two of the most effective measures in reducing energy bills.

Under GBIS measures, you could save around £310 a year on your energy bills.

Based on England, Scotland and Wales costings, loft insulation in a semi-detached house can save home owners £355 a year.

Cavity wall insulation in a typical semi-detached house can create savings of £395 a year.

How long does it take?

The UK government is implementing GBIS in order to improve energy efficient measures in lower income households and get more people living in energy efficient homes as quickly as possible.

While detailed instructions on how to apply are still under review, we expect to see a straightforward application process via your energy suppliers in the coming weeks, all of which we will explain in full on the Residential Energy Services website.

For details on how to apply for Great British Insulation Scheme support via your energy supplier, follow Residential Energy Services for the latest updates and announcements.

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