PLEASE NOTE The best way is to contact us and we will assess whether you qualify
The Green Business Investment Scheme (GBIS) typically has specific qualifying criteria for funding eligibility. Although exact criteria can vary based on the specific program or updates to policies, generally, they include:
1. Property Type
Only certain types of properties, such as residential homes , may qualify. This could include owner-occupied homes, rental properties, and social housing.
2. Energy Efficiency
Properties may need to meet a minimum energy performance standard or show potential for significant improvement in energy efficiency through the proposed measures.
3. Type of Measures
Funding is usually provided for specific energy-efficient or renewable energy measures, such as insulation, heating system upgrades, solar panels, and heat pumps.
4. Income Level
: Some schemes prioritize low-income households or vulnerable groups, ensuring that those who need financial assistance the most receive it.
5. Application Process
Applicants may need to submit detailed proposals or undergo an assessment to demonstrate the expected energy savings and environmental benefits of the proposed improvements.
6. Compliance with Regulations
Projects must comply with local building codes and regulations, ensuring that installations meet safety and performance standards.
7. Accredited Installers
Installations typically need to be carried out by accredited or approved contractors to ensure quality and compliance with scheme requirements.
For the most accurate and up-to-date criteria, it is recommended to consult the official guidelines of the specific GBIS program or scheme in question.
At present we are mainly looking for SOLID BRICK WALL HOUSES
However houses that have not had their cavity walls done can also apply
Also houses that need a top up of loft insulation as the minimum requirement is now 270mm
The Green Business Investment Scheme (GBIS) typically has specific qualifying criteria for funding eligibility. Although exact criteria can vary based on the specific program or updates to policies, generally, they include:
1. Property Type
Only certain types of properties, such as residential homes , may qualify. This could include owner-occupied homes, rental properties, and social housing.
2. Energy Efficiency
Properties may need to meet a minimum energy performance standard or show potential for significant improvement in energy efficiency through the proposed measures.
3. Type of Measures
Funding is usually provided for specific energy-efficient or renewable energy measures, such as insulation, heating system upgrades, solar panels, and heat pumps.
4. Income Level
: Some schemes prioritize low-income households or vulnerable groups, ensuring that those who need financial assistance the most receive it.
5. Application Process
Applicants may need to submit detailed proposals or undergo an assessment to demonstrate the expected energy savings and environmental benefits of the proposed improvements.
6. Compliance with Regulations
Projects must comply with local building codes and regulations, ensuring that installations meet safety and performance standards.
7. Accredited Installers
Installations typically need to be carried out by accredited or approved contractors to ensure quality and compliance with scheme requirements.
For the most accurate and up-to-date criteria, it is recommended to consult the official guidelines of the specific GBIS program or scheme in question.
At present we are mainly looking for SOLID BRICK WALL HOUSES
However houses that have not had their cavity walls done can also apply
Also houses that need a top up of loft insulation as the minimum requirement is now 270mm
Local Authority FLEX & Delivery Scheme (LADS)
HomeLocal Authority FLEX & Delivery Scheme (LADS)
LA Flex
Under the Energy Company Obligation (ECO) your local council can expand the eligibility for those who may not meet the Benefit criteria with the ‘flexible eligibility’. The application will have to be declared eligible by local authorities. The Application process for Declaration is carried out by the Installer on behalf of the customer.
Participating local authorities will have to ensure these are households in private tenure living either in fuel poverty or living on a low income and who are particularly vulnerable to the effects of living in the cold. In addition, some non-fuel poor homes will be allowed for solid wall insulation projects, if a proportion of the households in the project are in fuel poverty or living in the cold.
Eligibility Criteria
You are eligible for ECO FLEX if your household income is £30,000 and below, including housing costs.
You are receiving Child Benefit and you are a:
Household type & Net Earnings:
Single person, no children £14,700
Couple, no children £23,300
Single person, child age 0-4 £18,300
Single person, child primary school age £19,200
Single person, child secondary school age £22,100
Couple, child age 0-4 £25,500
Couple, child primary school age £26,500
Couple, child secondary school age 3 £29,300
Aged over 60, and particularly those over 75
Children under 5 and pregnant mothers
Respiratory disease (COPD, asthma)
Cardiovascular disease (e.g. ischaemic heart disease, cerebrovascular disease)
Moderate to severe mental illness (e.g. schizophrenia, bipolar disorder)
Substance misusers
Dementia
Neurobiological and related diseases (e.g. fibromyalgia, ME)
Cancer
Limited mobility
Haemoglobinopathies (sickle cell disease, thalassaemia)
Severe learning disabilities
Autoimmune and immunodeficiency diseases (e.g. lupus, MS, diabetes, HIV)
Recent hospital admission resulting from a fall at home
HomeLocal Authority FLEX & Delivery Scheme (LADS)
LA Flex
Under the Energy Company Obligation (ECO) your local council can expand the eligibility for those who may not meet the Benefit criteria with the ‘flexible eligibility’. The application will have to be declared eligible by local authorities. The Application process for Declaration is carried out by the Installer on behalf of the customer.
Participating local authorities will have to ensure these are households in private tenure living either in fuel poverty or living on a low income and who are particularly vulnerable to the effects of living in the cold. In addition, some non-fuel poor homes will be allowed for solid wall insulation projects, if a proportion of the households in the project are in fuel poverty or living in the cold.
Eligibility Criteria
You are eligible for ECO FLEX if your household income is £30,000 and below, including housing costs.
You are receiving Child Benefit and you are a:
Household type & Net Earnings:
Single person, no children £14,700
Couple, no children £23,300
Single person, child age 0-4 £18,300
Single person, child primary school age £19,200
Single person, child secondary school age £22,100
Couple, child age 0-4 £25,500
Couple, child primary school age £26,500
Couple, child secondary school age 3 £29,300
Aged over 60, and particularly those over 75
Children under 5 and pregnant mothers
Respiratory disease (COPD, asthma)
Cardiovascular disease (e.g. ischaemic heart disease, cerebrovascular disease)
Moderate to severe mental illness (e.g. schizophrenia, bipolar disorder)
Substance misusers
Dementia
Neurobiological and related diseases (e.g. fibromyalgia, ME)
Cancer
Limited mobility
Haemoglobinopathies (sickle cell disease, thalassaemia)
Severe learning disabilities
Autoimmune and immunodeficiency diseases (e.g. lupus, MS, diabetes, HIV)
Recent hospital admission resulting from a fall at home
Those with energy performance certificate (EPC) ratings of E, F or G, including off-gas grid homes and must have a total annual household income of £30,000 or less.
Loft insulation can sometimes be a deal breaker
If your loft has 100mm or less , then this would help you qualify, as Grants are given on a point basis where the more you need the more chance of a grant being approved
If your loft has 100mm or less , then this would help you qualify, as Grants are given on a point basis where the more you need the more chance of a grant being approved
Please note FREE EPC vouchers are only valid up to 2 weeks after the work has been completed