DRAYTON WELCOMES ECO4 & GBIS CONSULTATION RESPONSE

Heating controls manufacturer Drayton has commented on the Government’s response to the ECO4 and the Great British Insulation Scheme (GBIS) mid-scheme changes.

Following feedback from the industry, the Government has confirmed that it will proceed with the proposed approach that smart thermostats can be installed under GBIS as a secondary measure for owner-occupied households in the low-income group.

Andrew Baines, National Sales Manager at Drayton commented: “We are pleased to see the news that smart thermostats can now be installed through the Great British Insulation Scheme (GBIS), specifically as a secondary measure for owner-occupier households in the low-income group.

“Smart thermostats, such as Wiser, increase cost savings, energy efficiency and control over heating systems for consumers, and we are pleased to see this benefit has been recognised by government through their latest consultation.

“However, in order to ensure the most effective measures are provided to all consumers, at Drayton we believe the Government should make smart thermostats an eligible measure across all housing types and tenures in GBIS, not just for low-income owner-occupiers.”

For instance, the Wiser smart heating control has been found to help save up to 30% – or up to £425 with the current Ofgem energy price cap set 1st April 2025 – on the average energy bill for a 3 bedroom house. This is achieved thanks to Wiser’s multi-room smart capabilities, Away Mode and Eco Mode, and modern boiler modulation which all work together to optimise heating and minimise consumption, reducing wasted energy.

In order to qualify as a secondary measure, the smart thermostat will need to be installed at the same home where an insulation measure has been installed and be completed on the same day or within three months after the insulation measure is finished.

For more information on Drayton’s range of heating controls, including Wiser, visit: www.draytoncontrols.co.uk