How much can I get from Home Energy Scotland?

Up to £7,500 as a non-repayable cashback grant plus up to £7,500 as an interest-free loan, totalling £15,000 of support for an air or ground source heat pump in Scotland. Rural homes can claim an additional £1,500 uplift.

Is the HES grant means-tested?

No. It's available to all owner-occupiers in Scotland regardless of income. The loan portion is subject to standard affordability checks.

How long does the application take?

Plan for 6–10 weeks end-to-end: a free HES home assessment, formal grant offer, installer survey, and works completion before the cashback and loan are released.

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Home Energy Scotland grant and loan

Scotland's heat pump support stacks a £7,500 cashback grant with a £7,500 interest-free loan — here's how to claim both.

Last updated 1 June 2026Next review 1 December 2026

Scottish homeowners can get up to £15,000 of support per heat pump: a £7,500 non-repayable cashback grant plus a £7,500 interest-free loan via Home Energy Scotland. An extra £1,500 rural uplift is available to homes in designated rural and island postcodes.

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What HES covers

Air source and ground source heat pumps.
High-temperature heat pumps for hard-to-heat properties.
Connected works — radiator upgrades, hot water cylinders, smart controls — can often be added to the loan.

Eligibility

You own and live in a property in Scotland.
The work is carried out by a Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) installer.
You haven't already claimed HES funding for the same measure on this property.

The process step by step

Call HES on 0808 808 2282 for a free home assessment.
Receive a written grant + loan offer.
Get an MCS-certified installer to quote.
Submit installer details to HES for confirmation.
Works are completed; HES pays the cashback and releases the loan to you to settle the installer.

Frequently asked questions

How much can I get from Home Energy Scotland?: Up to £7,500 as a non-repayable cashback grant plus up to £7,500 as an interest-free loan, totalling £15,000 of support for an air or ground source heat pump in Scotland. Rural homes can claim an additional £1,500 uplift.
Is the HES grant means-tested?: No. It's available to all owner-occupiers in Scotland regardless of income. The loan portion is subject to standard affordability checks.
How long does the application take?: Plan for 6–10 weeks end-to-end: a free HES home assessment, formal grant offer, installer survey, and works completion before the cashback and loan are released.

Sources

Home Energy Scotland — Scottish grant + interest-free loan scheme for heat pumps.
MCS Certified — Installer certification scheme required for grant eligibility.
Energy Saving Trust — Heat pump efficiency, running cost and SCOP benchmarks (UK).

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