Latest grants from Social Housing Net Zero Heat Fund
Communities from Shetland to Dumfries & Galloway have
benefited from more than £19 million in Government funding to
help make social housing more energy efficient and cleaner to
heat.
Allocations from the latest funding round of the Social Housing
Net Zero Heat Fund published today show that 27 projects across
the country made successful applications, bringing clean heating
and energy efficiency improvements to around 2,300 social homes.
Improvements range from the installation of external and cavity
wall insulation and double or triple glazing to individual and
communal heat pumps, solar PV and battery storage.
Housing Secretary Màiri McAllan said:
“Since 2021, the Scottish Government has provided almost £90
million of funding to social housing providers through this fund,
helping to make more than 13,000 social homes warmer and easier
and cleaner to heat.
“We are absolutely determined to tackle the twin challenges of
cutting fuel poverty and reducing emissions from our homes and
buildings, which can be particularly challenging with housing
that is older or more difficult to heat because of its location
or construction.
“I'm therefore delighted that we've been able to support so many
social landlords to make these vital improvements. Emissions are
being reduced and tenants are already benefiting from warmer
homes and significant reductions in their energy bills, helping
to take many households out of fuel poverty.”
Cloch Housing Association received a grant of £3.1m to support
the installation of high-performance doors and triple-glazed
windows to more than 550 properties in Inverclyde.
Robert Pollock, Director of Assets, Cloch Housing Association
said: "Tenant feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, with
residents reporting significant reductions in external noise and
improved heat retention within their homes. These enhancements
are making a meaningful contribution to addressing fuel poverty
by enabling tenants to heat their properties more efficiently and
affordably.
"Furthermore, the resulting reduction in heating demand is
delivering welcome carbon savings, aligning with our broader
commitment to sustainable and resilient communities. We are
grateful for the scheme's support in enabling these improvements
that deliver lasting benefits for our tenants and the
environment."
Background
Social Housing Net Zero Heat
Fund Progress Reports February 2026
