Free Insulation, Boiler Upgrades and more for Chilton with ECO4 & GBIS Funding

Boiler Upgrades & Free Loft Insulation / Cavity Wall Insulation For Chilton Residents

The ECO 4 & GBIS (Great British Insulation Scheme), BUS (Boiler Upgrade Scheme) and HUG (Home Upgrade Scheme) are helping Chilton home owners and tenants to reduce their heating bills, carbon footprint and upgrade their homes via government backed / OFGEM administered funding streams. It is also helping Landlords to improve their EPC to C for free, before they are forced to at their own cost.

Free Cavity Wall insulation, Loft InsulationOld / First Time Boiler Upgrades, Air Source Heat PumpsSolar PV, Smart Heating Controls and other energy efficiency improvements are being provided to homes across Chilton. The schemes are prioritising households who are most vulnerable, have health issues or who already receive financial assistance from the government, ensuring that those who need it the most are able to access it. This forms part of the government’s Department for Energy Security and Net Zero 2050 initiative.

Find out how you can improve your living standards, increase your heating system efficiency and save you money, all with no cost to you!

ECO 4 & GBIS Funding in Chilton

Free grants are now available for a wide range of energy efficiency improvements—from insulation to boiler / solar and electric heating upgrades.

Read more about ECO 4 funded upgrades, or check the list below to see what upgrades you could get funding for:

  • Free Solar Panel / PV Upgrade
  • Free Boiler Upgrade (or Air Source Heat Pump)
  • Free Smart Heating Controls / Thermostatic Radiator Valves
  • Free Loft Insulation
  • Free Cavity Wall Insulation
  • Free Old Boiler Upgrade Scheme
  • First Time Boiler Upgrade Scheme
  • Free Room in Roof Insulation
  • Free Electric Heating Upgrade
  • Free Internal Wall Insulation
  • Free External Wall insulation

Available Upgrades in Chilton

Wall Insulation

Heating Upgrades

Solar Panels

Loft Insulation

Electric Storage Heaters

Air Source Heat Pumps

Boiler Upgrades

First Time Central Heating

Qualifying for Free Insulation via ECO4 & GBIS Funding

To qualify for the funding specific criteria must be met, there are 6 main ways to qualify.

These include:

1. Being awarded Benefits or Credits (from DWP)

2. Receiving Child Benefit

3. Low income (Under £31,000 or in some cases £34,000) 

4. Based on being Vulnerable, Pregnant, having a child under age 5, having debts, being over age 65 (ECO4 Flex)

5. Health Conditions (such as asthma, COPD, lung cancer and arthritis, who are more likely to be affected by the cold)

6. Living in a Bespoke targeting area 

If you are in any doubt or would like us to talk you through this, please either:

Key Eligibility criteria for ECO4 Funding

Receipt of Government Benefits / Credits

If you or someone in the household receives benefits or credits from the government, you may be eligible for ECO 4 or GBIS funding for free cavity wall insulation, loft insulation, solar panel PV system, boiler upgrades and more. This funding is designed to support individuals and families in Chilton who cannot afford to pay for the upgrades themselves, and who would benefit most from free insulation to lower their heating bills and improve the energy efficiency of their homes.

If you receive any of the following benefits you may be eligible for the ECO 4 grant:

  • Universal Credit (UC)
  • Income Related Employment & Support Allowance (ESA)
  • Income Based Jobseekers Allowance (JSA)
  • Pension Credit Guarantee Credit
  • Pension Credit Savings Credit
  • Child Tax Credit (CTC)
  • Child Benefit
  • Working Tax Credit (WTC)
  • Housing Benefit / LHA
  • Income Support (IS)
  • Warm Home Discount Rebate
 

Health conditions (lung problems, heart problems, asthma, arthritis & more)

There are many health conditions which can make people extra vulnerable to the cold, and often you are able to access ECO4 / GBIS funding and upgrades via alternate channels related to your health condition.

Free cavity wall insulation, boiler and solar upgrades as well as other ECO4 upgrades can help vulnerable Chilton residents stay warm during the winter months, reduce risk to health and reduce the cost of your heating bills to ensure they can afford to heat their homes.

Funding is available for free insulation for people with asthma, lung cancer, COPD, arthritis and many more health conditions in the Chilton area. If you have a health condition which is made worse by the cold, contact us to discuss your eligibility.

If you (or anyone living with you) have any of the conditions listed below, you may be eligible for funding:

  • Having a respiratory disease like asthma,  COPD or lung cancer
  • Having a cardiovascular disease like ischemic heart disease
  • Having a moderate to severe mental illness like schizophrenia or bipolar disorder
  • Having dementia
  • Having a neurobiological disease like fibromyalgia or ME
  • Receiving treatment for, or recovering from Cancer
  • Having limited mobility (e.g. difficulty walking, in a wheelchair or using a stroller)
  • Any form of Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Anyone with PIPDLA or Attendance Award Notices
  • Having a Hemoglobinopathy like sickle cell disease or Thalassaemia
  • & many more (the real health conditions list is extensive, so please ask us or fill out the questionnaire so we can check for you.

 

Vulnerable People & Low Income Households

The schemes are intended to help the people who need it the most, and that is not limited to those in receipt of government benefits or the list of health conditions above. 

Funding is also available if you or anyone in your household falls into any of the following categories:

  • Anyone with PIP, DLA or Attendance Award Notices 
  • An occupant is Pregnant 
  • There is a child under age 5 living there
  • Over Age 65+
  • Having Dementia
  • Having a Substance misuse issue
  • Having a Neurobiological disease like fibromyalgia or M.E.

Next Steps

If you would like us to find out what you are eligible for:

One of our friendly Chilton assessors will contact you within 3 working days.

The Benefits of Free Cavity Wall Insulation, Boiler Upgrades and Energy Efficiency Improvements;

  1. Increased warmth during winter months
    Free cavity wall insulation and boiler upgrades will help warm your home more efficiently and help your home retain heat, resulting in a warmer, more cosy home.
  2. Savings on your heating and energy costs
    Energy efficiency upgrades will help you heat your home for less, as you won’t need to use your heating as often, and save you money on your heating and energy bills.
  3. Contributes to a greener Chilton
    Any reduction in natural gas or energy usage contributes to a greener Chilton, and you can rest assured that you are helping to make your local area a better place to live.

Get your grant, start saving and go greener now

Funding is available to Home Owners and Tenants across Chilton, helping residents through the cold winter months and reducing energy costs throughout the year. All at no cost to you!

To find out if you are eligible, please apply online by filling out the form below, or request a personal call back from one of our friendly Chilton assessors to answer any questions you may have. You can also call us on 0333 577 2050 or fill out the form below.

Receive free Energy Saving upgrades under the Government Backed ECO4/GBIS schemes!

You Could Qualify by being either:

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NHS Medical Conditions include: Lung Function (such as Asthma), Cardiovascular, Immunosuppressed, Arthritis, Diabetic & more