Homeowners will be able to apply for 75% cashback up to the
value of £7,500 towards the cost of a renewable heating system
and a further 40% cashback up to £6,000 for energy efficiency
measures.
This is in addition to the £4 million renewable heat cashback
scheme for SMEs which opened for applications last week.
Scotland’s Energy Minister, , said:
“This new scheme is part of our ongoing work to support people
to install renewable heat measures and the improve energy
efficiency in homes across Scotland while we also seek to
stimulate development of local supply chains.
“The Scottish Government already provides a substantial free
advice and support service to Scottish households to support
them to make the transition to renewable heat and improve
energy efficiency in their homes.
“Through this new cashback incentive homeowners could receive
up to £13,500 of Scottish Government support, helping them to
improve energy efficiency in their homes, reduce energy usage
and save money on their bills.
“This new scheme is part of our action to reduce emissions from
heating our buildings and to support a green economic recovery
from COVID-19 and I hope suitably qualified businesses are able
to also pick up some valuable local work. Our wider package of
work to support the recovery includes a £4 million renewable
heat cashback scheme which opened to SMEs last week.”
Background
The cashback offering for owners of domestic premises is an
extension of the Home Energy Scotland loan scheme which offers
interest free loans for those wishing to install renewable and
energy efficiency measures in their homes.
Through the new offering, £4.5 million will be allocated across
the new incentive to offer homeowners a 75% cash back up to
£7,500 for renewable heat measures and an enhanced 40% cashback
for energy efficiency measures up to £6,000. Both incentives
operate on a first-come-first-served basis until the end of
financial year 2020/21.
More information about the cashback grant scheme to encourage
homeowners can be found on the Home Energy Scotland
website.
More information about the SME loan scheme cashback, which
launched last week, including how to apply, is available on the
Zero Waste Scotland
website.
