Home Energy Grants and Funding in Scotland
Thinking about a heat pump or improvements to make your home easier to heat? Our Grant Hub helps you understand the funding routes before you plan the work.
At Renew-able Solutions, we help homeowners across Edinburgh, the Lothians and Central and East Scotland explore suitable renewable energy systems. Start with the schemes below, then speak to us when you are ready to discuss your property and an installation proposal.
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Explore the Funding Schemes
Three routes are available to eligible Scottish homeowners. The right one depends on your circumstances, property, and what you are planning.
Home Energy Scotland Grant and Loan
A funding route for eligible Scottish homeowners considering clean heating and energy efficiency improvements.
- Up to £7,500 grant for an eligible new heat pump
- Up to £9,000 for qualifying rural homes
- Optional interest-free loan also available
- The scheme provider confirms your award
Explore Home Energy Scotland funding →
ECO4
Energy supplier support for improvements to eligible homes affected by fuel poverty.
- Covers insulation and heating upgrades
- Available to owner-occupiers and private tenants
- Benefits-based and low-income routes available
- ECO4 currently runs until 31 December 2026
Understand ECO4 support →
Warmer Homes Scotland
Scottish Government support for eligible homeowners and private tenants struggling to heat their homes.
- Improvements can be worth £10,000 or more
- Covers insulation, heating, and renewable technologies
- Delivered through Warmworks, referred via Home Energy Scotland
- Most approved installations are fully funded
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Which Scheme Is Right for You?
Not sure where to start? This overview helps you identify the most likely route before you make any enquiries.
| Home Energy Scotland | ECO4 | Warmer Homes Scotland | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who It Is For | Owner-occupiers | Low-income or benefits households | Homeowners and private tenants |
| Maximum Support | Up to £9,000 grant plus optional loan |
Varies by project and supplier | £10,000 or more |
| What It Covers | Heat pumps and energy efficiency improvements |
Insulation and heating upgrades | Insulation, heating, and renewables |
| Benefits Required? | No | Usually yes, or low income route | Usually yes, or age or health route |
| Can Schemes Combine? | Ask the provider | Not with other government grants | Ask the provider |
| Who to Contact First |
Home Energy Scotland | Your energy supplier or local council |
Home Energy Scotland |
If you are unsure which applies to your household, contact Home Energy Scotland on 0808 808 2282 for free, impartial advice before you plan any work.
How Renew-able Solutions Fits In
We provide the installation proposal and survey. The scheme provider confirms your eligibility and award.
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Help Planning Your Installation
You may already have a particular system in mind, or simply want to understand what would suit your home.
We can review your current heating, available space and priorities, explain the survey needed, and prepare a proposal for the agreed work.
For heat pump projects, our assessment considers the building and its heating requirements. We explain the equipment, any associated upgrades, and what is included in the quotation so you can plan the project with a clear view of the costs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Contact Home Energy Scotland on 0808 808 2282 for free, impartial funding advice.
Their funding finder also covers other routes, including local area-based schemes that may not be listed here.
Ask the providers before agreeing to work.
ECO4 measures cannot be co-funded with other government grants, and additional measures outside ECO4 must follow its sequencing rules. Each scheme has its own conditions.
Timescales vary by scheme and individual application.
Home Energy Scotland issues a written offer once your application is assessed. Do not agree to installation dates or pay deposits until your written funding offer is in place and accepted.
No. You submit the funding application directly to the scheme provider.
We provide the installation proposal, equipment details, and itemised costs you need for the application. For Home Energy Scotland applications, you submit the documents and accept the written offer before installation begins.
Yes. We can discuss a privately funded installation and provide a proposal based on your home, your priorities, and the work required. Many homeowners fund installations privately and still benefit from significant energy bill savings and property value improvements.
Not Sure Where to Start?
Check your funding options first Contact Home Energy Scotland for free, impartial advice on which scheme may apply to your household. 0808 808 2282
Ready to discuss an installation? Speak to our team about your property, your priorities, and the next step towards a survey and proposal.
Funding information checked 11 September 2026. Eligibility, support and availability are confirmed by the relevant scheme provider. Grant amounts and scheme terms are subject to change; check the current scheme pages before making any decisions.
