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Great British Insulation Scheme

We are working in partnership with E.ON to offer the Great British Insulation Scheme (GBIS) to eligible Leicester homeowners and private rental tenants. The scheme is for free cavity wall insulation or subsidised loft, room in roof, or underfloor insulation.

The GBIS scheme helps Leicester residents to get free or discounted insulation. You do not necessarily have to be on a benefit to qualify, as long as you are in council tax band A-D and your home currently has a low energy rating.

We are working with E.ON to deliver GBIS locally, but you don't need to be an E.ON customer to benefit from the scheme. E.ON will help you through the process of applying, and they will arrange the installation work for you.

Who is eligible for GBIS in Leicester?

You may qualify for GBIS if you are a homeowner with an Energy Performance Certificate rating (EPC) of D to G or rent your home and have an EPC of D or E and answer 'yes' to any of the any of the following:

  • Your council tax band is A to D in England

or

  • You’re on qualifying benefits

Qualifying benefits include:

  • Income Support

  • Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance

  • Income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)

  • Pension Credit (Guarantee Credit)

  • Working Tax Credit

  • Child Tax Credit

  • Universal Credit

  • Housing Benefit

If you don't qualify for GBIS, E.ON may be able to provide free energy-saving advice and help you find alternative funding options.

How to apply

Check your eligibility on the E.ON website

or

Call E.ON on 0333 202 4422

Free phone line open 9am - 5pm Monday to Thursday and 9am - 4pm on Fridays.

What you could get with GBIS

  • Free cavity wall insulation: reduce heat loss by up to 35% for a warmer home and lower energy bills, at no cost to you (worth £2,700).

    Or

  • Discounted loft insulation: save up to £450 on the cost of loft insulation.

    Or

  • Up to £4,060 towards underfloor insulation: installed by a robot for your convenience and comfort.

    Or

  • A grant worth up to £4,500 towards the cost of room in roof insulation: Keep converted lofts warm and cosy and reduce heat loss by 25%.

Visit E.ON’s website for more details about these prices.

All improvements are subject to a home survey and terms and conditions. Any extra work, such as scaffolding, may come with an additional cost.

What are the benefits of insulation?

  • Enjoy a more comfortable temperature in your home, year-round. Insulation can make your home warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer.
  • Potential savings of £240* on your annual energy bills
  • Insulation could increase your property value and make your home more attractive to buyers.
  • By reducing energy waste you'll be helping Leicester become a more sustainable city and help meet our Climate Ready Leicester plan.

*Cavity wall insulation energy savings are calculated by the Energy Saving Trust, based on a semi-detached house. Average savings correct as of October 2024.

Background on the GBIS scheme

The government insulation scheme started out as ECO+, with the aim of helping eligible UK homeowners install home insulation to make their homes more energy efficient with energy-saving improvements. At the heart of the scheme are affordability and comfort, so if you make your home more energy efficient, it will keep a consistent temperature, making it more cost-effective and cosy. The scheme was launched in summer 2023 and will run until March 2026.