how to apply for GBIS

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Simply hit the button below, fill in our short application form and leave the rest to us!

You'll find out instantly if you qualify for support and if you do, our team of Energy Assessors will review your application immediately to get your GBIS journey underway.

Funding for GBIS is limited, so if you're fortunate enough to qualify it's really important we speak to you as soon as possible to secure yours. Unfortunately, we can only secure funding on a first-come-first-served basis, so make sure you don't miss out!

Prefer to speak to us? You can contact us on 0800 098 7661 - our team are ready to take your call!

Your Home

Your property must be in need of energy efficiency upgrades. This is measured by your home's Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) and is similar to the energy ratings you might see on fridges, washing machines and other electrical appliances.

Properties with an EPC of D, E, F or G qualify for upgrades. As a rule of thumb, the lower your EPC, the more upgrades you will have access to. Older properties might not have an EPC, so we will assess your home as part of your application. If you live in England or Wales, you can check your EPC here. Scottish residents can find their EPC here.

Alongside the EPC rating, property type is important too. We're only able to support traditional housing (detached, semi-detached, terrace, bungalow, etc) and flats.

Also, GBIS is only open to homeowners and private tenants. If you are a council or Housing Association tenant, you'll need to contact your property manager for further information.

Your Circumstances

GBIS was set up to support low-income and vulnerable households to reduce their energy bills and bring people out of fuel poverty. With this in mind there are three groups who we are able to support. You only need to be in one of these groups:

Means tested benefits - if you are in receipt of one of the following benefits, you are likely to be eligible:

Income Based Jobseekers Allowance (JSA)
Income Related Employment & Support Allowance (ESA)
Income Support (IS)
Pension Credit Guarantee
Working Tax Credit (WTC)
Child Tax Credits (CTC)
Universal Credit (UC)
Housing Benefit
Pension Credit Savings

Income - households with a total income of less than £31,000 qualify for support.

Medical - individuals who have long-term medical conditions, such as cardiovascular, immune, mobility or respiratory conditions are eligible.

Get in Touch - Call our friendly team or complete the online application form. We’ll ask a few quick questions to check if you’re likely to qualify.

Eligibility Check - We’ll confirm your eligibility based on your home, income, benefits, or health conditions and let you know what upgrades you could receive.

Home Survey - If you’re eligible, we’ll arrange a free survey to assess your property. This helps us decide what improvements your home needs.

Approval & Paperwork - We take care of all paperwork, including any permissions, energy company claims, and local authority forms.

Installation Day - Once approved, our trusted engineers will carry out the work usually within a few weeks. You don’t pay a penny.

How to apply for The Great British Insulation Scheme

We’ve made applying simple. Find out if you qualify, book your free survey, and get fully funded home energy upgrades with support from our expert team.