Lumos Renewables work nationally with a host of funding operators. We are specialists at unlocking the opportunities available to the public and their properties.
Each of our funding partners provide various options, all dependant on your personal and property situation.
Lumos are well placed to walk you through the different steps, providing you a full turnkey service, that requires minimal input or leg work from yourself. Our team are experts in identifying what is available, matching this to your requirements and maximising what you are entitled too.
We don’t charge for this facility or ask you to contribute any monies, this is a FREE service to all Lumos Renewables customers.
Please find information below on some of the funding avenues we utilise.
Energy Company Obligation (ECO4)
ECO4 is a government scheme for energy-efficient improvements to homes in England, Scotland and Wales. Eligibility depends on factors such as ownership, age of property and income. Generally, to be eligible you must own and live in a home with an EPC rating of D, E, F or G and be in receipt of qualifying benefits (please see list below) and/or have a total household income below a certain threshold. You must also have a legal right to carry out the improvements to your home.
We can provide funding and technical services to social landlords and private homeowners and private landlords alike. Please contact us for more information on specific funding routes.
ECO4 Eligibility Criteria
● Home Energy Performance Certificate rating of D, E, F or G and one of the following:
● Income based Jobseekers Allowance (JSA)
● Income related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
● Income Support (IS)
● Pension Credit Guarantee Credit (PCGC)
● Working Tax Credit (WTC)
● Child Tax Credit (CTC)
● Universal Credit (UC)
● Housing Benefit
● Pension Credit Savings Credit (PCSC)
● Child Benefit (subject to income caps and composition)
Other funding routes
ECO also provides an alternative route to qualifying for support. This is called ECO-Flex and is controlled by Local Authorities for applications from non-social housing homeowners.
This route varies in each Local Authority area but can include qualification if you are deemed a low-income household, can demonstrate evidence of certain cold related health issues, are over a certain age, are pregnant or are in fuel debt and are referred by your energy supplier.
In all cases we will talk you through the options including other funding / support streams that you may be eligible for.
We are focused on you and your needs. Our customer service team will listen and work with you to explore all possible avenues.
Great British Insulation Scheme (GBIS)
The Great British Insulation Scheme (GBIS) is a government program that helps improve the energy efficiency of homes in Great Britain. The scheme is designed to help reduce energy bills and tackle fuel poverty.
GBIS funding is available for:
● Insulation: Cavity wall, loft, roof, and solid wall insulation
● Ventilation: Free ventilation upgrades to help keep homes warm and free of damp and mold
GBIS is available to:
● Low-income and vulnerable households
● Homes with an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D-G
● Homes in Council Tax bands A-D in England and A-E in Scotland and Wales
GBIS is administered by Ofgem and began in April 2023, with a scheduled end date of April 2026.
You can be a homeowner, landlord or tenant (either renting privately or from a housing association). If you’re a tenant, speak to your landlord before you apply. You’ll need their permission before any insulation can be installed.
