The UK government offers schemes to help households improve energy efficiency and reduce bills — but understanding what’s available and whether you qualify can be tricky. This guide breaks down the ECO (Energy Company Obligation) Scheme and GBIS (Great British Insulation Scheme), explaining how they work, who’s eligible, and how to apply. Let’s see if you could benefit!
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Understanding the ECO/GBIS Schemes
A government initiative designed to help people improve their home’s energy efficiency. The scheme focuses on a whole-house approach, incorporating both insulation and heating measures to enhance a property’s Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating.
A government initiative aimed at reducing home heating costs through energy efficiency measures. Unlike the ECO scheme, GBIS focuses on single insulation measures and heating controls to improve energy efficiency in homes that may not qualify for ECO.
You don’t need to be a Utilita customer to benefit from Utilita installing ECO products in your home.
You may be eligible if your household income is under £31k, or if a member of your household has a health condition affected by the cold. Alternatively, if you are in receipt of one or more of the qualifying benefits below you may also be eligible for the ECO scheme.
- Income based Jobseekers Allowance (JSA)
- Income related Employment & Support Allowance (ESA)
- Income Support (IS)
- Pension Credit Guarantee/Pension Credit Savings
- Working Tax Credits (WTC)
- Child Tax Credit (CTC)
- Universal Credit (UC)
- Housing Benefit
- Child Benefit
You don’t need to be a Utilita customer to qualify for GBIS. Eligibility criteria for GBIS include:
- A household member receiving at least one of the following benefits:
- Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA)
- Income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
- Income Support (IS)
- Pension Credit Guarantee/Pension Credit Savings
- Working Tax Credits (WTC)
- Child Tax Credit (CTC)
- Universal Credit (UC)
- Housing Benefit