HES Registered Installers Scotland — Access the Heat Pump Grant
The Home Energy Scotland heat pump grant is only accessible through an HES registered installer. Grants reach up to £7,500 plus a £7,500 interest-free loan. Rural properties qualify for £9,000 plus £9,000 loan. Scottish Energy Efficiency is HES registered.
Check Your Grant Eligibility
We handle the full application from eligibility to approval.
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HES Solar Grant Closed June 2024 — No Longer Available
The Home Energy Scotland solar PV grant was permanently closed in June 2024. It is not coming back. Any installer claiming to offer an HES solar grant is providing incorrect information. Solar PV installations in Scotland remain eligible for 0% VAT until 31 March 2027 and for the Smart Export Guarantee. The heat pump grant remains fully live — call 0141 230 0198 to discuss current grant availability.
The Scheme
What HES Registration Means
Home Energy Scotland is the national advice and grant programme for energy efficiency and renewables in Scotland, operated by the Energy Saving Trust on behalf of the Scottish Government.
Approved by the Energy Saving Trust
HES registered installers have been vetted and approved by the Energy Saving Trust, which administers the scheme on behalf of the Scottish Government. Approval requires MCS certification, relevant insurance, and a demonstrated quality track record.
Technical Assessment Authority
Registered installers are authorised to carry out the technical assessment required for grant applications. This includes heat loss calculations, system sizing, and EPC evaluation — all of which form part of the formal grant submission.
End-to-End Application Handling
HES registered installers manage the entire grant application on your behalf — from initial eligibility check and paperwork submission to grant approval and final payment processing. You do not need to interact with the scheme directly.
Current Funding
HES Grant and Loan Amounts — 2026
Standard HES Package
- Air or ground source heat pump
- For urban and non-rural properties
- Loan repayable over agreed term at 0%
- Grant applied before installation starts
- MCS certification required
Rural Uplift Package
- For eligible rural and island properties
- Higher grant reflects rural install costs
- Eligibility confirmed at assessment
- Same 0% loan terms as standard
- HES registered installer required
Grant is paid directly — not as cashback
The HES grant is applied before you pay the installer, reducing your net cost from the outset. You do not pay the full amount and wait for a refund. Your HES registered installer handles this process directly with the scheme.
Finding the Right Installer
The HES Installer Search Process
Follow these steps to find a verified HES registered installer and check they are genuinely approved before signing anything.
Contact Home Energy Scotland for an Initial Assessment
Call Home Energy Scotland on 0808 808 2282 (free). A trained adviser will discuss your property, current heating system, and whether a heat pump is suitable. This call does not commit you to anything and gives you an objective starting point from the scheme itself.
Free — 0808 808 2282Request a List of Approved Installers
Ask the HES adviser for a list of registered installers in your area. This is the authoritative list — any installer claiming HES registration but not appearing here is not currently approved. The list changes as installers join and leave the scheme, so always use the current version.
Ask for the current approved installer list.Request HES Registration Confirmation in Writing
When you contact an installer, ask them to confirm their HES registration reference in writing. Genuine HES registered installers will provide this without hesitation. Cross-check against the list provided by Home Energy Scotland.
Get the reference in writing.Check MCS Certification Too
All HES registered installers must also be MCS certified. Verify MCS certification independently at mcsinstallers.co.uk. An installer who is HES registered but has lapsed MCS certification is no longer compliant with scheme requirements.
Verify at mcsinstallers.co.ukGet Three Quotes and Compare in Full
Get at least three quotes from HES registered installers. Compare system specifications, heat pump brands, warranty terms, and total cost after grant. Do not compare price alone — a cheaper quote may use a less efficient heat pump or exclude important aftercare.
Get three quotes minimum.Why It Matters
What an HES Registered Installer Handles for You
Eligibility Check
Registered installers assess your property's eligibility before work begins: property type, current heating system, EPC rating, and postcode to determine standard vs rural uplift eligibility. This check is done before you commit financially.
Technical Documentation
Grant applications require heat loss calculations, system sizing specifications, and MCS compliance records. HES registered installers produce this documentation as a standard part of the installation process — you do not need to arrange it separately.
Direct Scheme Relationship
HES registered installers have an established relationship with the Energy Saving Trust. Grant queries are resolved faster, applications move more smoothly, and any scheme changes are communicated to the installer before they reach the public.
Grant Application Submission
The installer submits the application directly. You review and sign the relevant paperwork, but the administrative burden of compiling, submitting, and following up on the application sits with the installer throughout.
Scottish Energy Efficiency Is HES Registered
We are fully HES registered and handle heat pump grant applications from eligibility check to grant approval. We are also MCS certified and RECC registered. Call 0141 230 0198 to confirm our HES registration or start your eligibility check.
Net Cost After Grant
Heat Pump Pricing After HES Grant
Air Source Heat Pump
After £7,500 HES grant applied
- £7,500 HES grant deducted upfront
- £7,500 0% loan also available
- MCS certified installation
- Grant application handled for you
- Full documentation pack
- 0% VAT until 31 March 2027
Rural Air Source Heat Pump
After £9,000 rural uplift grant applied
- £9,000 rural uplift grant
- £9,000 0% loan also available
- Eligibility confirmed at assessment
- Rural postcode check included
- Total potential support: £18,000
- MCS certified installation
Common Questions
HES Installer FAQs
Access the HES Grant With a Registered Installer
Scottish Energy Efficiency is HES registered, MCS certified, and RECC registered. We handle your grant application from eligibility check to approval. Call 0141 230 0198 to get started.
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