Heat Pump Grant Scotland | Home Energy Scotland Guide

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Home Energy Scotland Heat Pump Grant

Home Energy Scotland offers a grant of up to £7,500 towards an air source heat pump, or up to £9,000 for households that qualify for the rural uplift. The grant does not need to be repaid. An optional interest-free loan of up to £7,500 is also available, repayable over up to 10 years, subject to credit and affordability checks.

You must apply to Home Energy Scotland and receive a written funding offer BEFORE work starts. Quotes must come from MCS-certified installers. Funding is first-come, first-served and eligibility is decided by Home Energy Scotland.

Source: Home Energy Scotland, checked October 2026

Last updated: 23 October 2026

How the Grant Works

1. Get an MCS heat pump quote from our partners
2. Apply to Home Energy Scotland
3. Receive your written funding offer
4. Install within the offer period

Rural Uplift

Households that qualify for the rural uplift can receive up to £9,000 instead of £7,500. Home Energy Scotland determines whether your property qualifies for the uplift when you apply.

The Interest-Free Loan

An optional interest-free loan of up to £7,500 is available, repayable over up to 10 years. Longer terms may be available for larger loans. The loan is subject to credit and affordability checks carried out by Home Energy Scotland.

Who Is Eligible

• Your heat pump quote must come from an MCS-certified installer
• You must apply to Home Energy Scotland and receive a written funding offer before work starts
• Funding is first-come, first-served
• Eligibility is decided by Home Energy Scotland

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the Home Energy Scotland heat pump grant?

The grant provides up to £7,500 towards an air source heat pump. Households that qualify for the rural uplift can receive up to £9,000. The grant does not need to be repaid. Eligibility is decided by Home Energy Scotland on a first-come, first-served basis.

Do I have to repay the grant?

No. The grant of up to £7,500 (or £9,000 with rural uplift) does not need to be repaid. A separate optional interest-free loan of up to £7,500 is also available, repayable over up to 10 years, subject to credit and affordability checks.

What is the rural uplift?

The rural uplift increases the grant from £7,500 to £9,000 for households in rural areas of Scotland. Home Energy Scotland determines whether your property qualifies for the uplift when you apply.

Can I get a loan as well as the grant?

Yes. An optional interest-free loan of up to £7,500 is available alongside the grant, repayable over up to 10 years. The loan is subject to credit and affordability checks carried out by Home Energy Scotland.

When should I apply?

You must apply to Home Energy Scotland and receive a written funding offer before any work starts on your property. Installing a heat pump before receiving your written offer may make you ineligible.

Do I need an MCS-certified installer?

Yes. Your heat pump quote must come from an MCS-certified installer for your grant application to be valid. We provide MCS-certified quotes through our partners.

Is funding guaranteed?

No. Funding is first-come, first-served and eligibility is decided by Home Energy Scotland. We cannot guarantee that your application will be approved.

Can Scottish Energy Efficiency apply for me?

No. Grant and loan applications are made directly to Home Energy Scotland. We are an independent company, not Home Energy Scotland or the Scottish Government. Our role is to provide the MCS-certified quote you need to apply.

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