Net Zero
26 July 2021
Pathways to Engagement with Low Carbon Heat: An Industry Perspective
A report exploring the different routes to engaging in low carbon heat, and installer experiences of training and certification for this, has been developed through collaboration between SNIPEF, Construction Scotland Innovation Centre, Energy Saving Trust and the University of Edinburgh.
For more information and to read the report click here
COP26: Significant Opportunities for Scotland
COP26 will take place in Glasgow from 31 October to 12 November 2021, through Scottish Enterprise and is set to be one of the most influential climate conferences in our lifetime. It's also a significant opportunity to showcase Scotland, as a global leader in sustainable and inclusive economic development and to create opportunities to help refocus Scotland's economy on a net-zero future.
For more details see here
Increased Funding to Tackle Fuel poverty and Climate Change
A programme to tackle fuel poverty and improve energy efficiency from the Scottish Government will receive an extra £9 million of funding this year to support a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and help fuel poor households save money on their heating bills.
For more information check here
22 JUly 2021
Low Carbon Business Loan
This loan offers Scottish businesses from the Scottish Government up to £120,000 interest-free to help reduce the carbon impact and fuel costs of their transport arrangements through the purchase of new and more efficient vehicles.
For more information see here
Learn from Local Business in your Community
Find a member of the Green Network for Businesses in your local business community and visit their premises to see the implementation projects in person or simply read their case study.
Find out more here
13 July 2021
MSIP Innovation Challenge 1
This grant funding call from Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc (MSIP) is for companies seeking to develop zero-emission alternatives for small-scale off-grid, mobile or temporary energy provision. With a closing date of 11 August 2021.
For details see here
06 July 2021
Working Towards a Net Zero Future
Global Head of Energy, David Rennie, talks to Dr Graham Ault of Smarter Grid Solutions and Jon Slowe of Delta EE. They share insight on what it is like working towards a net-zero future and some of the things your organisation can do to be part of the movement.
To watch see here
21 June 2021
Scotland’s Inhabited Islands are now able to Apply for ICF Grants
Businesses and community groups located across Scotland’s inhabited islands are now able to apply for grants of up to £150,000 from the Scottish government, through the new Island Communities Fund (ICF) for projects focused on supporting sustainable island economies and the journey towards net-zero
For more details click here
14 June 2021
We are Living in a Climate Emergency
Net Zero Scotland and Let’s Do Net Zero are taking action to tackle the global climate.
Find out what you can do and to learn more check here
28 May 2021
Funding for Green Jobs
A new series of funding is available through Scottish Enterprise to help businesses who create jobs that contribute to improving the environment and achieving net-zero emissions.
Funding is now open for applications here
04 May 2021
SME Loan Fund
The SME Loan funded by the Scottish Government can be used for the installation of heating renewables, ventilation, air conditioning, building fabric and more.
For more details and to check eligibility see here
31 March 2021
Energy Efficiency Transition Training Support and Heat Pump Training
The National Energy Efficiency Transition Support and Heat Pump Training Fund, supported by ESP has been put in place by the Scottish Government to support those in the energy, engineering and construction sectors whose careers have been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.
The fully-funded courses, offered by nine Scottish Colleges, are aimed at upskilling and enhancing the qualifications of individuals aged 25 or older who are redundant or at risk of being made redundant.
The courses cover key areas and combine online learning with onsite practical elements on a college campus near you to ensure you gain the skills and qualifications, employers, really value.
Read more here
29 March 2021
Co2nstruct Zero Business Champions Overview
CLC is establishing governance arrangements to support the management and monitoring of CO2nstruct Zero, consisting of:
• Programme Board
• Independent Advisory Panel
• A network of Business Champions
• Green Construction Board
Click here to learn how to sign up as a Business Champion.
19 March 2021
Stimulating repairs & improvements Webinar
Construction Scotland Innovation Centre hosted a free webinar to hear a briefing on a report entitled The economic, social and environmental benefits of stimulating repairs and improvements to the Scottish built environment to aid a green recovery from Covid-19.
View it here
01 March 2021
Renewables Funding
| Support Programme | Description |
| Home Energy Scotland Loan | HES has supported 1,948 heat pump installations since 2017, offering a loan of up to £10,000 for the installation of a heat pump system. The HES loan also offers cashback to further incentivise uptake. Since November 2020 the cashback offer was increased from 25% to 75% cashback. (There are also loans and cashback for energy efficiency measures. These may support more efficient heat pump operation.) |
| Resource Efficient Scotland SME Loan | Support for SMEs to install energy efficiency measures or renewable systems with interest-free loans up to £100,000. The new scheme introduced in November 2020 offers SMEs 75% cashback on the cost of installing renewable heat up to a value of £10,000. (There is also cashback – up to £10,000 – available for energy efficiency measures. These may support more efficient heat pump operation.) Since 2017, the scheme has provided a total of £300,000 of support to 23 heat pump developments. |
| Warmer Homes Scotland | Support scheme for vulnerable consumers. Offers funding and interest-free loans to improve energy efficiency to reduce heating costs including the installation of heat pumps. Since the scheme started in 2015, a total of 446 heat pumps have been installed with a further 143 applications in the pipeline. |
| Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES) | Offers a range of financial support to local energy projects, including development loans and/or grant funding of up to £150,000 to support renewable energy projects for communities and eligible organisations. CARES has so far funded 6 heat pump projects with a total of 432 kW, including a 400 kW district heating development for Glasgow Housing Association. |
| Low Carbon Infrastructure Transition Programme (LCITP) | Provides funding to enable low carbon projects to secure further public and private capital finance. Has awarded over £20m funding for heat pump projects to date including large scale heat network schemes such as Queens Quay. |
| District Heating Loan Fund | Provides competitive fixed-rate loans to low carbon communal heating projects, such as heat networks using heat pumps. The DHLF has supported 3 heat pump developments which are providing heat to a total of 2 commercial buildings and 16 households. Construction is ongoing at 2 larger projects including 11 commercial buildings and 657 households. |
| The Decarbonisation Fund | Has provided funding over two rounds to support compliance with the Energy Efficiency Standard for Social Housing (EESSH). These rounds have resulted in heat pump installations for 196 households, all of which are installed in combination with either solar PV or a thermal storage battery. |
| Renewable Heat Incentive | As of November 2020, there were 11,277 heat pumps accredited on the Domestic RHI in Scotland[1]. There are also 260 accredited heat pump developments in Scotland on the Non-Domestic RHI, with a total capacity of 55 MW[2]. The UK Government has extended the Domestic RHI until 31 March 2022, when it will be replaced by the Clean Heat Grant Scheme. |
| Clean Heat Grant Scheme | The UK Government has announced the Clean Heat Grant Scheme, which is expected to begin in April 2022 and run for 2 years until March 2024. The Scheme is intended to provide a £4,000 flat-rate technology-neutral upfront grant to successful applicants. It will fund heat pumps and biomass where a heat pump is not suitable, up to 45kw in capacity via a voucher mechanism. £100 million funding will support the scheme. |
