We are thrilled to announce a new partnership for EWI Pro. We have worked closely with the folks at Insulation Grant Funding to produce a new digital resource and eligibility funding calculator. The access to insulation grant funding as a whole is needlessly complicated. Local authorities do not allocate many resources to promote the availability of funding. Therefore, a resource such as this is imperative to the propagation of external wall insulation. The eligibility calculator is designed to assess your eligibility for the Great British Insulation Scheme.

What is the Great British Insulation Scheme?

The Great British Insulation Scheme is a UK government initiative aimed at improving energy efficiency in homes, thereby helping households reduce their heating costs and lowering carbon emissions. Part of the broader Energy Company Obligation (ECO) programme, the scheme focuses on insulating homes with low energy performance, particularly those rated D, E, F, or G on their Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). It targets owner-occupied and private rental properties, with a particular emphasis on low-income and vulnerable households.

Eligibility for the scheme is primarily determined by household income, with specific thresholds in place. Those receiving certain means-tested benefits, such as Universal Credit or Pension Credit, may qualify automatically. Additionally, the scheme prioritises households in areas with high rates of fuel poverty and those with vulnerable members, such as the elderly, disabled, or families with young children.

Under the scheme, various insulation measures are provided, including loft, cavity wall, and solid wall insulation. Households interested in benefiting from the scheme can apply through participating energy suppliers or their local authorities. The scheme is part of the UK’s efforts to make homes more energy-efficient, reduce carbon footprints, and assist those struggling with high energy costs.

Who are Insulation Grant Funding?

Insulation Grant Funding is an impartial service that facilitates the application for grant funding. The website gives a background to the Great British Insulation Scheme and some examples of external wall insulation in action. The case studies are supplied by us, utilising our system design and materials.

The crowning achievement is the funding eligibility calculator. It takes into consideration your tax band, EPC rating, EPC score, and floor area to determine the level of funding you may be eligible for under GBIS. The service is offered completely free, and you can also fill out the form with those details. The form is then sent to our office teams who will assess and put you in contact with Approved Installers. The installers we put you in contact with are well-versed in utilising GBIS funding to supply retrofit projects. In many cases, the grant funding received covers the cost of all materials. This is a significant cost reduction for the overall retrofit project. The video below demonstrates how simple the process is.

How much funding could you receive?

The level of insulation grant funding you can receive depends entirely on the EPC and floor area. Even houses very close to an EPC rating of a C may be eligible. The grant funding ranges from approximately £2,000 up to £20,000 for the biggest homes.