Is ECO4 and GBIS actually free?
If the property has a low SAP rating/ EPC rating it will potentially qualify for ECO4 and GBIS, however the owner or tenant needs to qualify.
For a single measure under GBIS the majority of people will qualify but for two insulation measures or heating controls they will need to be on some sort of benefits.
Under ECO4 there are various routes that a homeowner or tenant can qualify, one being that they are on benefits.
Can you get free solar panels?
Some properties do qualify for free solar panels.
What works are covered by ECO4 and GBIS?
Insulation – CWI (cavity wall insulation), EWI (external wall insulation), IWI (internal wall insulation), loft insulation, RIR (room in roof insulation) and flat roof insulation
Heating measures: Upgrade of non efficient electric storage heaters to efficient electric storage heaters, FTCH (first time central heating) when the property does not currently have a gas boiler, ASHP (air source heat pump) to name a few
Solar PV, under some circumstances we can install solar PV to bring the annual bills down free of charge.
How does the process work?
Once a potential job comes in, we at Electrotec ask the questions and collect the necessary forms to make sure the job will qualify. If this passes we then organise an assessment of the property where our coordinator will design the improvement plan needed.
We then book and carry out the installation, handover to the client and the rest of the work is our side.
What makes a job or property not viable?
If the property already has a satisfactory SAP band/ EPC rating of C or above.
How long does the process take?
Generally from initial ECO4 or GBIS enquiry we install 2-4 weeks later
How long does the installation take?
Certain installations are carried out within one day, whereas larger jobs or jobs with more measures can take up to 1-2 weeks.
What benefits qualify for ECO4 and GBIS?
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Universal Credit
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Child Tax Credit
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Working Tax Credit
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Pension Credit (Guarantee Credit or Savings Credit)
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Income Support
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Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA)
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Income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
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Housing Benefit (including the new eligibility for private renters)
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Child Benefit (with income thresholds – see below)
Does every member in the property need to qualify for ECO4 & GBIS?
No! If one person qualifies for ECO4 or GBIS, then other members of the same household do not need to qualify.
What is ECO4 and GBIS?
This is covered in our other post here
Are new build properties eligible for ECO4 or GBIS?
New build properties will be up to current building standards and energy efficient, they will not be eligible for Eco4 or GBIS.
Does ECO4 and GBIS cover Flats?
Yes, ECO4 and GBIS covers houses, flats and park homes.
Does it cost anything to check eligibility under ECO4 or GBIS?
It cost the homeowners, tenant or landlord nothing to apply through Electrotec.
What areas do Electrotec cover?
Based in Crawley – Sussex, we cover the whole of the south of England and Wales including Sussex, Surrey, Kent, Hampshire and London.
If you have any questions then please contact us here.
