Great British Insulation Scheme (GBIS)
Great British Insulation Scheme
Paid by Large energy suppliers (obligation administered by Ofgem) · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
What this pays
The published value, how it is calculated, and whether it is cash or a credit ceiling.
Email and a six-digit code, then €50 a year. No password to forget.
Who qualifies
UnlockThe 4 published rules this programme tests you against — age, income, residency, household and the rest.
What this pays and the eligibility rules are part of the paid plan. Checking how much you're owed stays free.
Where this comes from
The Great British Insulation Scheme (GBIS) was a UK Government-backed scheme to help homes in England, Scotland and Wales get free or cheaper insulation; GBIS ended on 31 March 2026.
https://www.gov.uk/apply-great-british-insulation-scheme
A researcher has read this record against the official page.
Verified on 25 September 2026
Source: www.gov.uk
Related reading: How to read a grant eligibility rule
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