There are a number of organisations across the UK that provide free independent advice, grant guidance, financial support and energy efficiency assistance for households, businesses and communities looking to improve energy performance or install renewable technologies.

Support can include grants, optional interest-free loans, renewable energy guidance and help understanding available funding routes.

Home Energy Scotland (HES) – Scotland

Home Energy Scotland provides free independent advice together with access to Scottish Government-backed grants, cashback schemes and optional interest-free loans for eligible energy efficiency and renewable improvements.

Support may include:

  • Heat pumps and low-carbon heating systems
  • Insulation improvements
  • Solar and renewable technologies
  • Energy efficiency upgrades
  • Home energy assessments and guidance
  • Funding and grant support information

Financial Support May Include:

  • Grants for eligible clean heating systems
  • Grants for energy efficiency improvements
  • Optional interest-free loan support towards remaining costs
  • Additional rural and island uplifts in qualifying areas
  • Combined support packages depending on property type and measures installed

Some households may access support packages significantly higher depending on property type and measures installed.

Who May Be Eligible?

Support is generally available for:

  • Homeowners in Scotland
  • Existing residential properties
  • Properties requiring energy efficiency improvements

Separate funding routes may apply for landlords, businesses and community projects.

Contact Home Energy Scotland

Phone: 0808 808 2282

Home Energy Scotland advisers can discuss:

  • Available grants and loans
  • Eligibility checks
  • Renewable technology options
  • Energy efficiency improvements
  • Funding routes available for your property

Energy Saving Trust (EST) – UK

The Energy Saving Trust is an independent organisation providing free advice, guidance and support on energy efficiency, renewable technologies and low-carbon transport throughout the UK.

EST works alongside governments, communities, businesses and households to help improve energy performance and reduce energy costs.

Support and programmes may include:

  • Free energy efficiency advice
  • Renewable technology guidance
  • Electric vehicle (EV) support programmes
  • Home energy improvement information
  • Solar, heat pump and low-carbon heating guidance
  • Community and sustainability projects
  • Support linked to regional grants and funding routes

In Scotland, EST also helps deliver:

  • Home Energy Scotland
  • Local Energy Scotland
  • Community renewable programmes

Who May Benefit?

Support may be suitable for:

  • Homeowners
  • Tenants
  • Businesses
  • Community groups
  • Public sector organisations
  • Households considering renewable technologies or EVs

Contact Energy Saving Trust

Phone: 0800 444 202

Advisers may be able to discuss:

  • Renewable technologies
  • Energy efficiency measures
  • EV and transport schemes
  • Funding and support information

Need Information On Current Grants & Support?

Funding arrangements and eligibility requirements can change over time.

Contact Grants Gateway to discuss current grants, advice, funding routes and support that may apply to your property, household, business or project circumstances.

Grants Gateway can discuss available support schemes, eligibility routes and approved installer pathways where applicable.

Available support and eligibility requirements can vary depending on location and individual circumstances.