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Grants For Boilers Scotland -Free Heat Pumps 2023

Boiler grants and schemes are available throughout Scotland and are a central government initiative.

They are available to help us keep warm as well as to try and reduce fuel bills and the carbon produced from older boilers

Scotland Grants cover 100% of the cost for many properties to upgrade heating & insulation.

If you have no existing central heating system, we can help too.

Grants For Scotland

See Our List Of FREE Government Home Improvement Grants

FREE CENTRAL HEATING
FREE OIL BOILER ( EXCHANGE TO HEAT PUMP )
FREE BOILER SCHEME
FREE HEAT PUMPS
FREE INSULATION
FREE EXTERNAL WALL INSULATION
FREE SOLAR
FREE STORAGE HEATERS
Warmer Homes Scotland Programme

Who Qualifies For A Boiler Grant in Scotland?

Free Boilers are available if the householder, their partner, or anyone living at the property receives certain benefits.

Boilers and even new heating systems can often be installed totally free or at a greatly reduced cost.

If no one living at the property gets any benefits you may still qualify if on a low income.

Scottish Government Grants – Qualifying Benefits

To qualify for A Central Heating Grant in Scotland, either you or someone living permanently in your home must receive at least one of the following benefits.

Pension Credit – Guarantee Credit & Savings
Universal Credit
Child Tax Credit
Working Tax Credit
Income-Related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
Income-Based Job Seeker’s Allowance (JSA)
Income Support
Child Benefit (subject to maximum household income thresholds)
Housing Benefit

Is The Scotland Free Boiler Scheme Open To All Age Boilers?

NO- your boiler needs to be over 17 years old or be a back boiler.

Who Funds The Scotland Free Boiler Grant?

This government Eco scheme is funded by the ‘Big Six’ Utility companies.

Eco has been especially set up to help low income households in England, Scotland and Wales, to access funding to install central heating, free insulation, and other heating upgrades.

The money comes from a levy of around £30 which is placed on every household’s electricity bill.

This money is collected by your energy supplier and fed into an ECO fund.

Scotland Free Boiler Scheme 2023

You Qualify If You:

✅ Have A Home EPC Of E – F- G

✅Have a Mains Gas Non Condensing Boiler Over 18 Years Old OR Have A Back Boiler Behind The Fire

✅ Are A Home Owner In Receipt Of A Benefit

✅ Have All Insulation Measures Needed To Increase EPC Rating To A C or D

Scotland Free Boiler Scheme For Oil & LPG Boilers

You Qualify For A FREE HEAT PUMP If You:

✅ Have A Home EPC Of E – F- G

✅ Have a LPG or Oil Boiler

✅ Are A Home Owner In Receipt Of A Benefit

✅ Have All Insulation Measures Needed To Increase EPC Rating To A C or D

Free Central Heating For Scotland

You Qualify If You:

✅ Have Not Had Central Heating Fitted In The Past

✅ Have A Home EPC Of E – F- G

✅Have a Gas Meter Fitted Before April 2022

✅ Are A Home Owner / Private Tenant / ( Landlord that has a Resident In Receipt Of A Benefit)

✅ Have All Insulation Measures Needed To Increase EPC Rating To A C or D

Scotland Free Storage Heaters 2023

At Present Old Storage Heaters are being replaced for Central Heating / Heat Pumps / Free Solar.

You Qualify If You:

✅ Have A Home EPC Of E – F- G

✅Have Old Storage Heaters Fitted

✅ Are A Home Owner In Receipt Of A Benefit

✅ Have All Insulation Measures Needed To Increase EPC Rating To A C or D

Scotland Free Insulation 2023

You Qualify If You:

✅ Have A Home EPC Of E – F- G

✅Have Off Gas Heating

✅ Are A Home Owner / Private Tenant / Landlord that has a Resident In Receipt Of A Benefit

✅ Have All Insulation Measures Needed To Increase EPC Rating To A C or D

❌ No Gas Boiler Heated Homes Accepted

Scotland Landlords Grants 2023

You Qualify If You:

✅ Have A Home EPC Of E – F- G

✅ Do Not Have a Mains Gas Boiler Fitted

✅ Have A Tenant In Receipt Of A Benefit

✅ Have All Insulation Measures Needed To Increase EPC Rating To A C or D

Scotland Free Solid Wall Insulation Grants 2023

You Qualify If You:

✅ Have A Home EPC Of E – F- G

✅ Have First Time Central Heating Fitted

✅ Are A Home Owner / Tenant In Receipt Of A Benefit

✅ Have All Insulation Measures Needed To Increase EPC Rating To A C or D

Central Heating Grants In Scotland

Central heating grants in Scotland are available to both home owners and private tenants and the grant covers all fitting and materials needed to get you warm and cosy for years to come.

This fantastic grant is valued at over £4000 and has proved to be the number one grant for Scotland over the last 3 years.

Gas Central Heating Grants in Scotland are especially to help install people on low income benefits to enjoy a free a central heating system only for homes that have never had central heating installed before.

First time Central heating Grants are available to home owners and private tenants to all properties that are EPC Rating of E F G only.

The new rules introduced with the start of ECO4 on 1st April 2022, state that only homes with an existing mains gas supply will now qualify for the central heating grant in Scotland. No gas meters are now allowed to be fitted after this date to get the central heating grant.

Non Benefits Applicants For Scotland

ECO Flex Rules allow councils in Scotland to recommend that a householder qualifies for a central heating grant even if they don’t receive one of the qualifying benefits.

Funding for the grant still comes from the Government’s ECO Scheme and you can see the qualifying criteria by clicking HERE.

Are there grants available for new boilers in Scotland?

Eligible homeowners can get a free boiler through the Warmer Homes Scotland Scheme as well as the Uk Warm Front Scheme.

The existing boiler needs to be a non condensing boiler to be eligible and your property needs to be an EFG EPC Rating.

You may also qualify for free loft and wall insulation, draught-proofing and renewable systems for generating your own energy.

Can I Get A Free Oil / LPG Central Heating System

There are no grants for oil fired or LPG central heating systems at the moment unfortunately.

This is because there are extra costs involved such as a new LPG tank which itself usually costs around £1000.

The oil boiler grant scheme was discontinued back in 2017 and so if you do not have gas in the area, you will not be able to apply.

Are There Energy Grants In Scotland?

Yes – The Home Energy Scotland Loan is a scheme available to homeowners who want to make ‘energy improvements’ to their household.

You can get a completely interest-free loan up to £5000 fron The Scottish Government which you can repay over an agreed term.

The loan is and is repayable across five years (if you borrow less than £5,000) or 10 years (if you borrow the full £5,000).

SEE HERE FOR DETAILS.

What Energy Improvements Can Be Made With This Loan?

These improvements include:

• Heating systems, e.g. gas, oil, or LPG boilers

• Double glazing and secondary glazing

• Renewable energy systems, e.g. solar panels

• Energy storage systems, e.g. solar batteries

Who Can Apply For An Energy Grant?

All homeowners in Scotland are allowed to apply.

Your credit rating will be assessed to determine if you are eligible.

All successful applicants have to pay an administrative fee, which is 1.5% of the total amount being borrowed.

My home has had central heating but it has been removed, will I still qualify?

No – To qualify for first time central heating grants in Scotland your home must never have had a central heating system fitted before.

If it has had a central heating system fitted in the past and you have removed it, you will not qualify. Sorry

My home doesn’t have a mains gas supply, will I still qualify for a central heating grant?

No.All homes must have an existing mains gas supply that was fitted before April 2022 to qualify for the grant to install central heating for the first time.

Which Heating Types Qualify For The Grant To Install Central Heating?