Funding for energy efficient homes
We offer free and impartial support to help improve the quality and condition of domestic properties in the Highlands.
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Available funding
You may be eligible for funding through one of the following schemes:
Energy Efficient Scotland: Area Based Scheme (EES:ABS)
This scheme provides significant Scottish Government grant funding to Highland residents. It offers energy efficiency measures that may help reduce fuel costs and improve living conditions.
ECO4 Flex and GBIS Flex
The Energy Company Obligation Flexible Eligibility (ECO4 Flex) and Great British Insulation Scheme Flex (GBIS Flex) provide funding for energy efficiency upgrades. These are available to householders who are:
- in fuel poverty
- on a low income
- vulnerable to cold
Check your eligibility
Find out which funding you may be eligible for by using our funding eligibility route map.
Further information
Download booklets about the types of energy efficiency measures available:
- Air source heat pumps
- Cavity wall insulation
- External wall insulation
- Flat roof insulation
- Internal wall insulation
- Loft insulation
- Room in roof insulation
- Solar panels
- Ventilation
We also have created informational videos you may find useful to guide you through the installation process:
Contact us
To register your interest, email the team at: ees-abs@highland.gov.uk
More support
For information about other government schemes:
- visit: Home Energy Scotland
- call: 0808 808 2282