Warmer Homes Scotland — Free Energy Upgrades for Low-Income Households
Warmer Homes Scotland is the Scottish Government's fuel poverty programme, providing free energy improvements to low-income households. Unlike ECO4, eligibility is income-tested rather than benefit-tested, making it accessible to households who may not receive qualifying benefits. Covers insulation, heating upgrades, and sometimes solar panels. Call 0141 230 0198 or contact us on 0141 230 0198.
What is Warmer Homes Scotland?
It's a Scottish Government programme offering free insulation, heating, and renewable upgrades to low-income households — eligibility is income-tested, not benefit-tested.
Warmer Homes Scotland is a Scottish Government programme that helps low-income households improve the energy efficiency of their homes. It provides free energy efficiency measures such as insulation, heating upgrades, and renewable energy systems to eligible households across Scotland.
Who qualifies for Warmer Homes Scotland?
Low-income homeowners or private tenants in Scotland with an EPC D or below — no specific benefit is required, just proof of household income.
Warmer Homes Scotland uses income-based eligibility rather than benefit-based eligibility. You may qualify if:
- Your household income is below certain thresholds
- Your home has an EPC rating of D or below (or no central heating)
- You own your home or are a private tenant with landlord permission
- Your property is in Scotland
What does Warmer Homes Scotland cover?
Loft, cavity, and solid wall insulation, heating system upgrades, and sometimes solar panels or heat pumps — the package depends on your home's survey results.
Warmer Homes Scotland can provide a package of energy efficiency measures tailored to your home's needs:
- Loft insulation
- Cavity wall insulation
- Solid wall insulation
- Draught proofing
- New or upgraded heating systems
- Solar panels (in some cases)
- Renewables like air source heat pumps
How does Warmer Homes Scotland differ from ECO4?
Warmer Homes is income-tested and government-funded; ECO4 is benefit-tested and energy-company-funded — you may qualify for one, both, or neither.
Warmer Homes Scotland
- ✓ Income-tested
- ✓ Scottish Government funded
- ✓ EPC D or below required
- ✓ No specific benefit required
ECO4
- ✓ Benefit-tested
- ✓ Energy company funded
- ✓ EPC D-G required
- ✓ Specific benefits required
How do you apply for Warmer Homes Scotland?
Contact a registered installer or call Scottish Energy Efficiency on 0141 230 0198 — we'll assess your income, survey your home, and manage the full application.
Apply directly through a registered installer, or contact Scottish Energy Efficiency on 0141 230 0198 and we can advise which scheme is best for you and help with the application.