Energy and sustainability

Energy Efficient Scotland

We want to improve the quality and condition of properties in the Highlands by providing free and impartial support for domestic buildings.

Highland Council continues to work in partnership with E.ON Energy Installation Services Limited to deliver measures under Energy Efficient Scotland: Area Based Scheme (EES:ABS). EES:ABS is a Scottish Government programme which provides support to improve the energy efficiency of your property. 

Energy efficiency measures available through EES:ABS are:

• Free Cavity Wall Insulation
• Free Loft Insulation
• Significant funding towards External Wall Insulation
• Up to 100% funding towards a First Time Central Heating system, delivered through an air source heat pump
• Up to 100% funding towards Solar PV and battery storage

Air Source Heat Pump installation:

For more information and to find out if you're eligible to apply, please read our EES:ABS Information Leaflet, Eligibility Criteria or ECO Criteria Leaflet. 

To register interest, please contact E.ON on 08000 987 897 and quote 'EES:ABS 20/21'. 

You can also register interest through our contact form. 

Highland Council work in partnership with Home Energy Scotland, who offer free and impartial advice to householders who are interested in improving the energy efficiency of their home.