Energy Efficient Scotland: Area Based Scheme

Who can apply

You may be eligible if:

  • your home is in Council Tax Band A, B or C
    (Band D is also eligible if your EPC rating is E, F or G)
  • you own your home or rent it privately (it must be your main residence)
  • your property is not a listed building
  • your home is heated by electricity, oil, LPG or solid fuel (for heat pumps)
  • your walls are already insulated (for photovoltaic (PV) solar panels and heat pumps)
  • your walls are solid stone (for external wall insulation)

Page last modified: 16 December 2025