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Home Energy Scotland Grant and Loan

Home Energy Scotland (Energy Saving Trust, funded by Scottish Government)

Description

Helps Scottish households pay for renewable heating and energy efficiency improvements, combining a grant of up to £9,000 with an optional interest-free loan of up to £7,500 on top. Caps vary depending on the specific measure being installed and whether the property is rural or off the gas grid — Home Energy Scotland's free advice service can confirm what applies to you before you apply.

Amount

Up to £9,000 grant (£7,500 base + £1,500 rural/off-gas uplift for heat pumps) plus an optional interest-free loan of up to £7,500

Deadline

Rolling / no fixed deadline

Eligibility summary

  • Available in: Scotland.
  • Open to individuals — not restricted to businesses.
Notes
Confirmed August 2026: for heat pumps the base grant is £7,500, plus a £1,500 rural uplift (remote rural/island or off-gas areas) taking the maximum to £9,000; the optional interest-free loan is up to £7,500, repayable over up to 10 years, with a 1.5% admin fee capped at £150. Caps vary by measure type — check with Home Energy Scotland's advice service for the figure that applies to a specific measure.

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How to apply

Contact Home Energy Scotland's free advice service to check eligibility and apply.

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Last verified: 19 August 2026. See the footer disclaimer — this is general information, not financial or tax advice.