Energy Company Obligation and Great British Insulation Scheme

Find out about the Energy Company Obligation and Great British Insulation Scheme and how to apply.

The Energy Company Obligation (ECO4) and Great British Insulation Scheme (GBIS) are government schemes which require some energy suppliers to help with the cost of improving a home’s energy efficiency.  

A Statement of Intent allows councils to extend eligibility criteria for the ECO scheme. View the Brighton & Hove City Council ECO4 Flex and GBIS Statement of Intent 

The energy efficient measures that could be available under ECO4 include: 

  • upgrade to a renewable heating system 
  • upgrade to HHR electric storage heaters 
  • Heating controls 
  • Solar PV 
  • Cavity wall insulation 
  • External/Internal wall insulation 
  • Loft insulation 
  • Floor insulation 
  • Flat roof/Pitched roof insulation 
  • Room in roof insulation   

The energy efficient measures that could be available under GBIS include:

  • Cavity wall insulation 
  • Loft insulation 
  • Solid wall insulation (external and internal) 
  • Pitched roof insulation 
  • Flat roof insulation 
  • Underfloor insulation 
  • Solid floor insulation 
  • Room-in-roof insulation  

Who can apply for ECO and GBIS funding

To apply for ECO or GBIS funding you must own your property or get permission from your landlord to apply. Other income and property eligibility criteria applies: 

How to apply for ECO and GBIS funding

The council is also working with E.ON to help eligible households. You don't need to be an E.ON customer to apply and you won't be required to become an E.ON energy customer.   

Find out more and apply with E.ON

You can also contact an energy supplier directly to apply. View the list of ECO suppliers.   

For more information send an email to HousingSustainabilityandEnergyTeam@brighton-hove.gov.uk