Financial Assistance

Loan Action Scotland provides loans from £5,000 to £100,000 at 0% fixed interest to help finance energy saving measures.

Who can apply? The scheme is aimed at Scottish companies that fall within the EC definition of Small & Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs). Registered charities can also apply.

What measures can be installed? Loan Action Scotland can advance loans against a wide range of energy saving measures.

What to do next. For more information please call the Loan Action Scotland helpline on 0800 092 9002. Alternatively, get in touch with your regional Business Adviser.

Funded by the Scottish Executive, the scheme aims to support companies taking action to reduce their energy bills. Additional funding has also been provided by the European Regional Development Fund.

Enhanced Capital Allowances - enable a business to claim 100% first-year capital allowances on their spending on qualifying plant and machinery.

Low Carbon Buildings Programme - provides grants for microgeneration technologies to householders, community organisations, schools, the public and not for profit sector and private businesses throughout the UK.

Scottish Community and Householders Renewables Initiative - provides grants for microgeneration technologies to householders and community organisations in Scotland.