People can now apply for a standalone grant of £7,500 from the Home Energy Scotland Scheme to install heat pumps in their property. Previously, applicants were required to sign up for a loan before they qualified for this funding, but can now access the money directly.
The new approach is designed to offer greater flexibility and should make it simpler and more affordable for people to install climate-friendly heat and energy efficiency measures in their homes. Something many households are looking at as energy bills continue to soar amid the ongoing cost of living crisis.
The enhanced measures will also include an extra £1,500 to homeowners in rural areas, in line with a commitment made as part of the Bute House Agreement. Minister for Zero Carbon Buildings, Patrick Harvie announced the changes whilst on a visit to a Home Energy Scotland advice centre in Edinburgh to learn more about the ways their advisors have been helping people to access energy efficiency funding.
