Home Energy Grants
Scotland 2026
Every Scheme in One Place

Scotland has eight active home energy grant schemes in 2026: (1) Home Energy Scotland heat pump grant — £7,500 grant + £7,500 interest-free loan (up to £18,000 for rural); (2) ECO4 — free solar, heat pump or insulation for qualifying EPC D-G + benefit households, extended to December 2026; (3) Warmer Homes Scotland — free for low-income homeowners; (4) 0% VAT on solar until March 2027; (5) Smart Export Guarantee — up to 30p/kWh with Octopus Flux; (6) Business Energy Scotland loans up to £100,000; (7) OZEV EV charger grant up to £350. Call 0141 230 0198 for a personalised grant assessment.

Several grants have ended: the Home Energy Scotland Solar PV Grant stopped in June 2024 with no replacement announced, the Green Homes Grant ended in 2021, and the Feed-in Tariff is no longer available to new customers since 2019. The Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) was never available in Scotland — Scottish homeowners use Home Energy Scotland instead. Call 0141 230 0198 for advice on current available grants.

Yes, through ECO4 if you have EPC D-G and receive qualifying benefits, or through Warmer Homes Scotland if you're a low-income homeowner. If you don't qualify for free installation, the Home Energy Scotland grant offers £7,500 (£9,000 rural) plus an interest-free loan. Call 0141 230 0198 to check your eligibility.

The Home Energy Scotland Solar PV Grant stopped in June 2024. However, you can still save money through 0% VAT (saving up to £700) until March 2027, and earn ongoing income through the Smart Export Guarantee (up to 30p/kWh with Octopus Flux). If you receive qualifying benefits, you may get free solar through ECO4. Call 0141 230 0198 for current solar funding options.

Yes, the Home Energy Scotland heat pump grant is available to owner-occupiers throughout Scotland. Rural and island properties not on mains gas qualify for an enhanced package of £9,000 grant + £9,000 loan (total £18,000), compared to the standard £7,500 + £7,500 (£15,000 total). Call 0141 230 0198 to discuss your property's eligibility.

The ECO4 scheme has been extended to December 2026. It provides fully funded home energy improvements (solar, heat pump, insulation, boiler) for households with EPC D-G ratings who receive qualifying benefits or have low income. This is the last confirmed extension, so eligible households should apply before the deadline. Call 0141 230 0198 for a free ECO4 eligibility check.

Yes, Business Energy Scotland offers interest-free loans up to £100,000 for Scottish SMEs investing in renewable energy projects including solar panels, heat pumps, and other energy efficiency measures. There's no grant (non-repayable) element, but the interest-free terms can result in significant savings. Call 0141 230 0198 for business energy grant advice.

You can often combine grants — for example, using HES heat pump grant alongside 0% VAT, or combining ECO4 with other schemes depending on eligibility. However, rules vary by scheme and some combinations aren't permitted. The easiest approach is to call 0141 230 0198 for a comprehensive grant assessment. We'll identify all grants you're eligible for and handle applications on your behalf.

This is a common misconception. The Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) operates in England and Wales only — it has never been available in Scotland. Scottish homeowners should use Home Energy Scotland grants instead, which offer comparable or better funding (up to £18,000 for rural properties). If someone has told you BUS applies in Scotland, they are incorrect. Call 0141 230 0198 for accurate Scottish grant information.