Warmer Homes ScotlandSolar & Heat Pump Funding
Warmer Homes Scotland
Scottish Government funded
- ✓Funded by the Scottish Government
- ✓Administered by Home Energy Scotland
- ✓For Scottish homeowners and private tenants
- ✓Covers solar, heat pumps, insulation, heating
- ✓Free measures for qualifying households
- ✓Apply via Home Energy Scotland: 0808 808 2282
ECO4 (England & UK)
Energy supplier funded (Ofgem)
- ~Funded by energy suppliers (obligated)
- ~Administered by Ofgem
- ~Applies UK-wide including Scotland
- ~Similar measures but different eligibility
- ~Extended until 31 December 2026
- ~Can be combined with Warmer Homes Scotland
Who Can Apply for Warmer Homes Scotland?
Benefits-based eligibility
- ✓Universal Credit
- ✓Pension Credit (any element)
- ✓Child Benefit
- ✓Disability Living Allowance
- ✓Personal Independence Payment
- ✓Employment Support Allowance
- ✓Income Support
- ✓Jobseekers Allowance
- ✓Working Tax Credit
- ✓Child Tax Credit
Property eligibility
- ✓ Homeowner in Scotland
- ✓ Private tenant with landlord permission
- ✓ Property assessed as fuel poor
- ✓ Property with suitable potential for improvement
How to apply
Call Home Energy Scotland: 0808 808 2282
Or call Scottish Energy Efficiency: 0141 230 0198
Warmer Homes Scotland FAQs
Warmer Homes Scotland is a Scottish Government funded programme that provides free energy efficiency improvements to qualifying households in fuel poverty. It covers measures including insulation, heating systems, and renewable technology such as heat pumps. It is administered through Home Energy Scotland and is separate from — and different to — England's ECO4 scheme. Call 0141 230 0198.
To qualify for Warmer Homes Scotland, you must be a homeowner (or private tenant with landlord permission) in Scotland who: is on certain benefits such as Universal Credit, Pension Credit, Child Benefit, Disability Living Allowance, Personal Independence Payment or similar; or is assessed as living in fuel poverty (spending more than 10% of income on energy). A full assessment is carried out by Home Energy Scotland. Call 0141 230 0198.
Warmer Homes Scotland is funded by the Scottish Government and administered through Home Energy Scotland. England's ECO4 is funded by energy suppliers (obligated by Ofgem). The eligibility criteria, application process, and measures available differ between the two schemes. In Scotland, Warmer Homes Scotland is the primary fuel poverty scheme — ECO4 may also be available in Scotland for some households but Warmer Homes Scotland is the main route. Call 0141 230 0198.
Warmer Homes Scotland can fund a range of energy measures including solar panels, heat pumps, insulation, and heating system improvements. The specific measures available depend on the property assessment and current programme priorities. As measures and funding change, call Home Energy Scotland on 0808 808 2282 or Scottish Energy Efficiency on 0141 230 0198 for current availability.
Yes — Warmer Homes Scotland can fund heat pump installation for qualifying households. This is in addition to (or instead of) the HES heat pump grant available to non-fuel-poverty households. For fuel-poor households, Warmer Homes Scotland may cover the full cost. Call 0141 230 0198 to discuss your options.
To apply for Warmer Homes Scotland: Contact Home Energy Scotland on 0808 808 2282 (free, funded helpline). They will carry out a telephone assessment of your property and circumstances. If eligible, they will arrange a home survey and identify suitable measures. Approved works are then carried out by registered installers. Call Scottish Energy Efficiency on 0141 230 0198 if you need support navigating the process.
ECO4 (Energy Company Obligation) is a UK-wide scheme funded by energy suppliers. It applies in Scotland as well as England and Wales. However, Warmer Homes Scotland is the main Scottish Government funded fuel poverty scheme in Scotland. ECO4 and Warmer Homes Scotland can sometimes be used together (known as 'co-funding') to cover higher-cost improvements. Call 0141 230 0198.
Warmer Homes Scotland does not have a strict income limit but uses a combination of benefit receipt and fuel poverty assessment. Households receiving means-tested or disability benefits are prioritised. Households not on benefits but assessed as in fuel poverty (spending 10%+ of income on energy) may also qualify. A free assessment with Home Energy Scotland (0808 808 2282) will determine your eligibility. Call 0141 230 0198.
Heating Systems for Scotland
Gas, oil, LPG, heat pumps, and electric heating — all available through our Gas Safe registered partner.
Heating in Scotland: Gas, oil, LPG boiler replacement and clean-heat upgrades (heat pumps with up to GBP 7,500 grant plus GBP 7,500 loan via Home Energy Scotland) installed by our partner Home Heating Services (Scotland) Ltd — Gas Safe 559575, MCS IAA10151. Call 0141 230 0198.
Last updated 2026-06-01
Gas Boilers in Scotland
For homes in Scotland with mains gas, a high-efficiency A-rated condensing boiler is often the fastest solution when a boiler fails. Modern combi and system boilers from Worcester Bosch, Baxi, and Glow-Worm achieve 92-94% efficiency, significantly reducing running costs compared to older models. A gas boiler replacement in Scotland typically costs £1,800-£3,500 installed depending on system type and complexity. Like-for-like gas boiler swaps are not eligible for HES grant funding — the grant is reserved for clean-heat upgrades such as heat pumps. If you're considering a longer-term move away from gas, the Alternative Heating tab covers funded options including air source heat pumps with up to £7,500 grant plus £7,500 interest-free loan.
Heating installations are carried out by our Gas Safe registered partner, Home Heating Services (Scotland) Ltd.
Get a heating quoteOil Boilers in Scotland
Some properties in Scotland rely on oil heating, particularly those in more rural areas. Oil boiler replacements remain an option where a system has failed, but oil prices are volatile and running costs are typically higher than gas or heat pump alternatives. A replacement oil boiler costs £3,000-£5,500 installed in Scotland. Scottish homeowners switching from oil to an air source heat pump can access the HES grant of up to £7,500 (£9,000 for rural properties with the £1,500 rural uplift on the grant) plus an interest-free loan of up to £7,500 — making the switch far more affordable than it first appears. Heat pumps also benefit from 0% VAT until 31 March 2027. For off-gas Scotland homes, moving from oil to a heat pump is the most funded upgrade available. See the Alternative Heating tab for details.
Heating installations are carried out by our Gas Safe registered partner, Home Heating Services (Scotland) Ltd.
Get a heating quoteLPG Boilers in Scotland
LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) boilers serve off-gas-grid homes in Scotland as an alternative to oil. They are cleaner-burning than oil but remain a fossil fuel with volatile pricing. An LPG boiler replacement typically costs £2,200-£4,000 installed. Running costs are generally comparable to oil heating, though LPG tanks require regular deliveries and rental agreements. As with oil, switching from LPG to an air source heat pump in Scotland qualifies for the HES grant (up to £7,500, or £9,000 rural with the grant uplift) plus an interest-free loan of up to £7,500. The 0% VAT on heat pumps (until 31 March 2027) makes this a strong financial case for LPG homes looking to reduce bills long-term. Our partner handles the full transition from LPG to heat pump, including decommissioning.
Heating installations are carried out by our Gas Safe registered partner, Home Heating Services (Scotland) Ltd.
Get a heating quoteAlternative Heating in Scotland
The most generously funded heating option in Scotland is the air source heat pump, supported by Scotland's Home Energy Scotland scheme. The HES grant provides up to £7,500 towards installation (£9,000 for rural properties with the grant-only uplift), plus an interest-free loan of up to £7,500, and 0% VAT applies until 31 March 2027. Running costs are typically 30-50% lower than oil or LPG. Hybrid systems (heat pump plus existing boiler) suit older properties where a full switch isn't immediately practical. Solar thermal and biomass boilers may also be considered in Scotland where appropriate. All clean-heat installations are carried out by our Gas Safe registered partner, Home Heating Services (Scotland) Ltd, who hold MCS certification for heat pump work.
Heating installations are carried out by our Gas Safe registered partner, Home Heating Services (Scotland) Ltd.
Get a heating quoteCeramic / Electric in Scotland
Modern electric heating has evolved far beyond old-style storage heaters. High-retention ceramic storage heaters, electric boilers, and infrared panels are increasingly popular in Scotland for flats, hard-to-treat properties, and homes without gas. They require no annual servicing, produce zero local emissions, and suit properties where heat pump installation is impractical (e.g. tenements without outdoor space). Running costs are higher than heat pumps but lower than older electric systems, especially on time-of-use tariffs. Ceramic heaters retain heat for 8-12 hours, releasing it gradually. When combined with solar PV and battery, electricity costs can be near-zero during daylight. ECO4 (means-tested, extended to 31 December 2026) may fund electric heating upgrades for eligible Scotland households.
Heating installations are carried out by our Gas Safe registered partner, Home Heating Services (Scotland) Ltd.
Get a heating quotePartner credentials: Heating installations delivered by Home Heating Services (Scotland) Ltd — MCS certified (IAA10151) · TrustMark registered (3559930) · Gas Safe registered (559575). MCS certified, TrustMark registered, Gas Safe registered.
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