The Great British Insulation Scheme is a new government energy efficiency scheme (formerly known as ECO+). It is designed to deliver improvements to the least energy-efficient homes in Great Britain to tackle fuel poverty and help reduce energy bills.
The scheme complements the Energy Company Obligation (ECO4) scheme, yet unlike ECO4’s ‘whole house’ approach, this scheme will mostly deliver single insulation measures.
As well as supporting low-income and vulnerable households, it will also be available to those living in homes with an Energy Performance Certificate rating of D-G, and within Council Tax bands A-D in England and A-E in Scotland and Wales.
The scheme will work by placing an obligation on medium and large energy companies to deliver measures that result in reduced energy usage. It is intended to run from around April 2023 until March 2026.
Following the Chancellor’s budget, the UK Government has confirmed that the ECO4 energy efficiency scheme will end in March 2026, with no replacement planned. Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced the ECO4 scheme will end in March 2026. This grant opportunity has helps thousands of UK households on low incomes or with health conditions that make them vulnerable to the cold, access to a warmer/energy-efficient home. It’s deeply concerning to see this support being cut.
If you’ve been considering making your home more energy-efficient, the ECO4 scheme has been by far the most effective grant scheme and way to improve both energy efficiency and affordability. From solar panels and air source heat pumps to modern high-heat storage heaters, gas boilers, and insulation, ECO4 helps you upgrade your home with essential improvements.
Don’t miss out! Apply today for the ECO4 scheme before it ends.
