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The ECO 4 scheme (the government’s Energy Company Obligation) is the fourth, and likely final, entry to the scheme to help qualifying households receive funding
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British Gas customers can now get access to free insulation grants if their home qualifies, and they meet the eligibility criteria set out under the government’s ECO4 (Energy Company Obligation) scheme. If you are eligible for funding through the ECO scheme, the work can be funded through your energy company like British Gas.
For households this means they could have a highly beneficial, energy efficient home improvement like insulation installed in your property without it costing them a penny. The types of free British Gas insulation could get include, loft insulation, cavity wall insulation, room in roof insulation, internal and external insulation, and more.
The ECO4 scheme makes it possible for vulnerable and low-income households to receive energy efficient home improvements grants like insulation which will help save them money on their yearly energy bills and reduce their carbon emissions. So far, the ECO scheme has allowed thousands of households to receive funding and impact their heating bills and carbon emissions.
The aim of the fourth and last phase of the ECO scheme is to make sure that those individuals and households who need financial support and better heat retention are the first priority in the rollout of grants. If you are below the household income threshold of £31,000, or someone in your household is in receipt of one or more of the benefits below you could access free funding for insulation through British Gas.
Cavity wall insulation and loft insulation are often the most common types of insulation that residents look to install. Read on to learn more about how British Gas insulation grants can help you with these popular energy efficient insulation measures.
Yes, British Gas, along with other big energy companies like EDF, EON, npower, and more are participants in the ECO scheme and so have an obligation to provide free grants for cavity wall insulation to qualifying households. If your house fits the requirements below it is likely you will be eligible for a grant:
Installers will complete a free survey to check if your house is suitable for cavity wall insulation.
Up to a quarter of your home’s heat can be lost through your roof. So, by increasing your thermal efficiency with free loft insulation through British Gas, you can save a significant amount of money and ensure more heat is prevented from escaping through your roof.
Depending on what style of property you live in, a typical loft insulation installation could help you save up £590 on your energy bills every year (Source: Energy Saving Trust, based on a previously uninsulated gas-heated detached house and fuel prices as of October 2022). Additionally, lower carbon emissions and an overall warmer home have been proven to have benefits for long-term health, so it is always worth checking if you could qualify for free loft insulation through British Gas.
Keep in mind that if you are not the homeowner, you will need to get the landlord’s permission before any insulation work can be carried out.
There are many different types of insulation available to suit any home.
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The ECO 4 scheme (the government’s Energy Company Obligation) is the fourth, and likely final, entry to the scheme to help qualifying households receive funding
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