Renewable energy in Edinburgh
Guidance on heat pumps, solar, batteries and funding for Edinburgh homeowners, from Georgian townhouses to modern family homes.
Edinburgh’s homes range from Georgian and Victorian townhouses and tenement flats to post-war bungalows and new-build developments. Older sandstone properties have character worth protecting, and many sit within conservation areas or are listed buildings, which can affect what is possible.
We help Edinburgh homeowners understand which renewable options suit their property and what consents may be needed, then connect them with an experienced MCS-certified installer for a survey and quote.
Explore the renewable technologies that could suit your Edinburgh home, whatever its age or style.
Funding in Edinburgh
Homeowners in Edinburgh may be eligible for a Home Energy Scotland grant of up to £7,500 towards a heat pump, with an optional interest-free loan of up to £7,500. Eligible homes in rural parts of the surrounding area may also qualify for a rural uplift.
Funding is set by Home Energy Scotland and is subject to eligibility and availability. Never start work before you receive a written offer.
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Answers to questions homeowners in Edinburgh often ask.
It can be possible, but conservation areas and listed buildings may need planning permission or listed building consent. Check with the City of Edinburgh Council planning service before work begins, and your installer can advise too.
It can be more complex, because space for the outdoor unit and shared ownership need to be considered. We can talk through your circumstances and what alternatives may suit.
Eligible homeowners may be able to access Home Energy Scotland grants and interest-free loans towards heat pumps and other measures. We help you understand what may apply.
Tell us about your home and how you heat it, and we’ll come back with clear, honest guidance.
