Government-Backed Funding for Energy Efficiency in Scotland
Looking to insulate your home, install solar panels, or upgrade to renewable heating? The ECO4 scheme and other government-backed programs can provide free or heavily subsidised funding to help reduce your bills and improve your home’s energy performance.
Funding Schemes Available
ECO4
The main government scheme for low-income households. Provides grants for:
- Insulation (cavity, wall, loft)
- Renewable heating
- Solar panels
GBIS – The Great British Insulation Scheme
Designed to cut bills by improving home insulation. Provides free or discounted insulation for homes with:
- Energy rating D–G (check on your EPC certificate)
- Council Tax band A–E in Scotland (A–D in England)
Local Authority Funding
Some councils offer additional support for residents with health conditions, older households, or families with young children.
Home Energy Scotland
For households not on benefits, Home Energy Scotland offers grants of up to £9,000 and interest-free loans to cover additional costs.
Qualify for Funding in 3 Simple Steps
Fill out our quick 60-second form
Answer a few basic questions about your home and circumstances.
Check your eligibility
We’ll let you know if you qualify for a grant or subsidy.
Book your free home survey
Our friendly team will arrange your assessment and installation date.
Who Qualifies for ECO4?
To be eligible, you must:
- Live in a property with a low energy efficiency rating (E–G)
- Live in a home with high energy costs
- And/or receive a qualifying benefit
Qualifying Benefits Include:
- Child Tax Credits (restrictions apply)
- Child Benefit (restrictions apply)
- Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA)
- Income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
- Pension Credit (Guarantee or Savings Credit)
- Universal Credit (UC)
- Working Tax Credit (WTC)
- Housing Benefit
Flexible Financing Available
From just £20 per week – affordable payment plans tailored to you.
Additional Eligibility Routes
You may also qualify if your household includes:
- People with cardiovascular or respiratory conditions
- People with disabilities or mental health conditions
- Someone over the age of 65
- Pregnant women
- Children under school age
Or if your property has:
- EPC rating of D–G
- Council Tax band A–E in Scotland (A–D in England)
Not on Benefits?
You could still qualify through Home Energy Scotland:
- Up to £9,000 in grants
- Interest-free loans for additional costs
- Cashback incentives available
This means even if you don’t receive benefits, funding may still be available to make your home more energy efficient.
