Sustainability

Great British Insulation Scheme

Free or subsidised energy efficiency improvements for Broxbourne Residents

Ready to make your home warmer, cheaper to heat, and more energy-efficient? Borough of Broxbourne Council in partnership with E.ON, is offering eligible residents free cavity wall insulation* or subsidised loft, roof and underfloor insulation through the Great British Insulation Scheme (GBIS).

Benefits:

  • Enjoy a more comfortable temperature year-round: you could experience warmer winters and cooler summers.
  • Save money on your energy bills: wave goodbye to unnecessary heat loss and hello to potential savings of £240¹ on your annual energy bills!
  • Increase your property value: insulation is a smart investment that could make your home more attractive to buyers.
  • Join Broxbourne's sustainability movement: by reducing energy waste, you'll be helping Broxbourne become a more sustainable borough.

 

GBIS in Broxbourne:

The Council is working with E.ON to deliver GBIS locally, but you don't need to be an E.ON customer to benefit. Even if you don't qualify for GBIS,  E.ON may be able to provide free energy-saving advice and help you find alternative funding options.

Who is eligible?

You may qualify for the Great British Insulation Scheme (GBIS) if you are a homeowner with an Energy Performance Certificate rating (EPC) of D to G or rent your home and have an EPC of D or E and answer yes to any of the routes below:

Qualifying benefits include:

  • Income support
  • Income-based Jobseekers Allowance
  • Income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
  • Pension Credit (Guarantee Credit)
  • Working Tax Credit
  • Child Tax Credit
  • Universal Credit
  • Housing Benefit

You can check your eligbility online by visiting www.e.on/greatbritishinsulationscheme.co.uk or by calling on 0333 202 4422

*All improvements are subject to a home survey and terms and conditions. Any extra work, such as scaffolding, may come with an additional cost.