Grant or payment · Scotland
SME Loan Scheme with cashback (Business Energy Scotland)
Interest-free loan, with part cashback, for energy-saving upgrades and renewable heat in Scottish businesses including farms, plus free energy advice.
- From
- Business Energy Scotland / Energy Saving Trust for the Scottish Government
- How much
- Interest-free loans of £1,000 to £130,000, repaid within 8 years. Cashback of 75% of eligible costs, up to £20,000 for energy efficiency and up to £10,000 for heat pumps, biomass boilers or solar thermal; £30,000 maximum per business. Wind, micro-hydro and anaerobic digestion: loan only.
- Who can apply
- SMEs based in Scotland trading for at least 12 months, with a satisfactory credit score.
What you’ll need
- Qualifying report from a Business Energy Scotland adviser
- Quotes; no work started before a written loan offer
- Annual accounts if asked
How to apply
- Contact Business Energy Scotland (0808 808 2268) for a free assessment
- Apply for the loan with your qualifying report
- Wait for the written offer before starting work
The scheme is not accepting new applications for solar PV. Measures must pay back within 20 years, and sites that would become net exporters of electricity are not eligible.
Similar schemes
- Smart Export Guarantee Open all yearElectricity suppliers (SEG Licensees), overseen by OfgemElectricity suppliers pay you for spare electricity from solar, wind, hydro, micro-CHP or anaerobic digestion that you export to the grid.
Checked against the official pages on 29 October 2026. Sources: 1, 2. Always read the official page before you apply.