Up to £7,500 Grant Towards Your Heat Pump
The Scottish Government provides substantial support for heat pump installations. Grants are available to eligible homeowners.
Scottish Government Heating Grant
The Scottish Government's heat pump grant for eligible Scottish homeowners.
£7,500 Government Grant
Standard grant for air source heat pumps (£9,000 rural uplift)
Eligibility Requirements
- Property in Scotland
- Existing property (not new build)
- Installing first heat pump at property
- EPC certificate dated within 10 years
- No outstanding loft or cavity wall recommendations
- Installation by MCS-certified installer
Application Process
- Get EPC if you don't have one
- Complete any recommended insulation
- Choose MCS-certified installer
- Apply through the government grant scheme
- Grant deducted from installation cost
EPC Requirements
Your EPC must not have outstanding recommendations for:
- Loft insulation (if you have a loft)
- Cavity wall insulation (if you have cavity walls)
If these are recommended on your EPC, you must complete them before applying. This ensures your home is efficient enough for a heat pump to work cost-effectively.
Other Support Schemes
Fully funded routes for eligible households.
Warmer Homes Scotland
If you receive certain benefits, you may qualify for a fully-funded installation at no cost to you.
ECO4 Scheme
Energy Company Obligation provides additional support for low-income and vulnerable households.
What You'll Actually Pay
A real breakdown for a typical Scottish 4-bed detached home.
Typical 4-Bed Detached Home, Scotland
Grant amount shown is standard; rural properties may qualify for £9,000 grant.
System pays for itself in around 3 years
Saving £1,000-£1,500/year on heating costs vs oil or LPG means your total outlay is covered rapidly.
Get Your Grant in 4 Steps
Get Your EPC
Obtain an Energy Performance Certificate if you don't already have one dated within the last 10 years.
Complete Insulation
If your EPC recommends loft or cavity wall insulation, complete these before applying. This often qualifies for separate grants.
Choose MCS Installer
Select an MCS-certified installer who will design your system and apply for the government grant on your behalf.
Grant Applied & Deducted
Your installer applies for the grant. The £7,500 is deducted directly from your installation cost — no upfront payment needed.
Important Compliance Information
Grant availability and amounts are subject to change. The information on this page is current as of 2024 but government schemes can be amended or closed. Always verify current grant availability with the grant scheme administrator or your installer.
Eligibility is individually assessed. Not all properties or households will qualify for every grant. Professional assessment is required.
Installers must be MCS-certified. Only installations by certified professionals qualify for government grants. Always verify installer credentials.
Find Out What You Qualify For
Use our grant eligibility checker to understand exactly what support you can access for your specific circumstances.