Energy Saving Trust

Home Energy Scotland (HES) Grant and Loan Scheme

Home Energy Scotland Grant and Loan Scheme provides grants and interest-free loans that are targeted at individuals who plan to make specific alterations in their own home in order to improve their environmental impact, sustainability and ensure they have lower carbon footprint. The Scottish Government provides funding to eligible owner-occupiers in Scotland to help with the cost of installing energy efficiency improvements, low and zero emission heating, other home renewables systems, and heat network connections. Applicants for HES scheme must be referred to EST by Home Energy Scotland and provide a unique invitation code before being able to complete an application. Funding operates on a first-come, first-served basis and is subject to availability, or until the end of the financial year. After receiving an application, eligibility is assessed, and if applying for loan funds, affordability and credit checks are carried out. Successful applicants receive a funding offer and have up to nine months to carry out the work and claim funding.