Government Funding for Scottish Businesses

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Commercial funding

Government Funding for Scottish Businesses

Scottish businesses, landlords, and public sector organisations can access substantial grants and interest-free finance to cut energy costs, reduce carbon emissions, and future-proof their premises. Greenskye Energy will identify every scheme you qualify for and manage the process end to end.

Reduce your energy bills — with government support

Rising energy costs are one of the biggest pressures facing Scottish businesses today. The good news is that significant government funding exists to help commercial properties become more energy efficient — and many businesses are leaving thousands of pounds on the table simply because they don't know what's available.

As approved installers across all major commercial funding programmes, Greenskye Energy can assess your premises, identify the right schemes, and handle every aspect of the application and installation process.

Available commercial funding schemes

Greenskye Energy are approved installers across all major commercial funding programmes in Scotland.

Scottish Government

SME Loan Scheme (Home Energy Scotland for Business)

Interest-free loans up to £100,000

Home Energy Scotland for Business provides interest-free loans to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) invest in energy efficiency and renewable energy measures. Repayments are structured to align with the energy savings generated.

Eligible measures

  • Air source & ground source heat pumps
  • Solar PV & battery storage
  • LED lighting upgrades
  • Building fabric insulation
  • Heating controls & building management systems
  • EV charging infrastructure

Finance available

£100,000 interest-free

Who qualifies

SMEs based in Scotland with fewer than 250 employees and an annual turnover under £44 million. Premises must be in Scotland.

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UK Government

Non-Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (NDRHI)

Quarterly payments for renewable heat generation

The Non-Domestic RHI pays businesses, public sector bodies, and non-profit organisations for every unit of renewable heat generated over a 20-year period. It provides a long-term income stream that significantly improves the return on investment for heat pump and biomass installations.

Eligible measures

  • Air source heat pumps
  • Ground source heat pumps
  • Biomass boilers
  • Solar thermal systems
  • Deep geothermal

Grant / incentive

20-year tariff payments

Who qualifies

Businesses, public sector organisations, and non-profits in Great Britain. Systems must be MCS-certified and meet minimum efficiency standards. New applications are subject to current scheme availability.

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UK Government

ECO4 Flex (Commercial Landlords)

Fully-funded upgrades for eligible rental properties

Commercial and residential landlords can access ECO4 funding to upgrade the energy efficiency of their rental properties at no cost. Greenskye Energy are approved ECO4 installers and can manage referrals and installations across your portfolio.

Eligible measures

  • Loft & cavity wall insulation
  • Solid wall insulation
  • Air source heat pumps
  • First-time central heating
  • Solar PV

Grant / incentive

Fully funded

Who qualifies

Private landlords whose tenants receive qualifying means-tested benefits, or properties referred via local authority flex criteria. Tenant consent required.

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UK Government

OZEV Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS)

Up to £350 per EV charge point socket

The Workplace Charging Scheme provides a grant contribution towards the cost of purchasing and installing EV charge points at business premises. It covers up to 40 sockets per applicant, making it ideal for businesses building out a fleet charging infrastructure.

Eligible measures

  • Smart EV charge points (OZEV-approved)
  • Fleet depot charging
  • Staff and visitor EV charging
  • Solar-integrated EV charging

Grant / incentive

£350 per socket (up to 40 sockets)

Who qualifies

UK-registered businesses, charities, and public sector organisations. Applicants must have dedicated off-street parking. Charge points must be OZEV-approved models installed by an OZEV-authorised installer.

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How we help your business access funding

From initial assessment to completed installation, we manage every step so you can focus on running your business.

01

Free commercial survey

We visit your premises, assess your current energy use, and identify every measure and funding scheme applicable to your business.

02

Funding strategy

We map out the optimal combination of grants, loans, and incentives — and give you a clear picture of costs, savings, and payback periods.

03

Application management

Our team handles all paperwork, liaising with funding bodies and local authorities on your behalf. Most approvals take 2–6 weeks.

04

Certified installation

Our MCS-certified engineers complete all works to the highest standard, with full commissioning, documentation, and aftercare.

Common questions about commercial funding

Book your free commercial energy survey

Find out exactly which schemes apply to your business premises and how much you could save. No obligation, no jargon.