Home Energy Scotland Grant and Loan: overview
All you need to know about the Scottish Government grant and interest-free loan that helps you create a warmer home that's cheaper to run.
The following information has been extracted from the Home Energy Scotland website on 06.03.2024
What the Home Energy Scotland Grant and Loan covers and how to apply
The amount of grant and loan funding you can apply for depends on what improvements you want to make.
We’ve answered some of the more common questions below, and there are links to important information that you should read before applying. You can also use our handy funding calculator to help you find out how much you could get. Find at the bottom of this link
You’ll find more information on our application form but, if you have any questions, contact us.
Grant funding now available
You can now apply for grant funding without taking out a loan. A rural uplift is also available to provide extra support to rural and island homes which can face increased costs to install home improvements. The rural uplift is available to households in Remote Rural and Island areas, as well as off-gas Accessible Rural areas, as defined by the Urban Rural Classification. Our advisors can tell you whether your property is eligible for this uplift and our application form will assess this based on your postcode.
Grant funding for energy efficiency improvements is up to 75% of the combined cost of the improvements, up to the maximum grant amount of £7,500, or £9,000 for households which qualify for the rural uplift.
Grant funding for heat pumps is up to £7,500, or £9,000 for households which qualify for the rural uplift. The remainder of funding requested can be taken up as an optional interest-free loan.
Who can apply?
Are you a homeowner? Great news - if you live in the home you own, then you can apply. Visit our contact us webpage to find out how to get in touch.
Building your own home? You can use the grant and loan for home renewables systems or energy storage systems; other improvements aren't available if it's a self-build.
Landlord, business or a property developer? Sorry - you can’t apply. But we do offer a range of other funding opportunities like the Scottish Government's Private Rented Sector Landlord Loan.
Still not sure if you can apply? Visit our contact us webpage for details of how to get in touch and our advisors will help.
Remember, the Home Energy Scotland Grant and Loan is only available for properties in Scotland.