The Warm Deal & Central Heating Programme - Scotland

If you live in Scotland, this grant could help save money on your energy bills.

See the following FAQ to find out if this green grant is for you. Also, why not try some Home Insulation DIY and see our Energy Saving Tips - there's a number of ways you can reduce your energy bills without too much bother.

The Warm Deal and Central Heating Programme is just one of a number of energy saving grants available. For more details on the kinds of schemes on offer, see our section on Government Grants for Making your Home Green. Also see our videos on How to Insulate your Home & How to Save Energy in your Home.

If you need to call in the professionals to insulate your home, repair your heating or spruce up your double-glazing, see Builders, Heating Engineers & Glaziers. To keep boiler breakdowns at bay, it's a good idea to look into Annual Boiler Servicing - when it comes to heating repairs prevention is definitely cheaper than cure.

Choose from the following FAQ:

• What is the Warm Deal & Central Heating Programme?
• Am I eligible?
• How do I apply?

What is the Warm Deal & Central Heating Programme?

The Warm Deal Scheme is designed to help people in Scotland make their homes warmer and more energy efficient. The grant could include cover for improvements such as: cavity wall insulation, loft insulation, hot and cold tank and pipe insulation, draught-proofing and advice on energy efficiency.

• Loft Insulation
• Cavity Wall Insulation
• Draught Proofing
• Water Tank & Pipe Insulation

If eligible, you could receive a grant of up to £500 towards the cost of insulating your home.

Am I eligible?

The Warm Deal Scheme grant is aimed at:

• Households that have children with disabilities and receive a Disability Living Allowance
• People who are receiving income-based benefits and the over 60s. There are some cases where you can receive the grant even if you don't fit these criteria.

See How do I apply? for contact details to find out more.

How do I apply?

The Warm Deal Scheme and the Central Heating Programme are now managed by Scottish Gas - for more information contact them:

Or:

• 0800 316 6009 for the Warm Deal Scheme
• 0800 316 1653 for the Central Heating Programme

To protect your home against sudden problems that can hit the pocket hard, you might like to choose Gas Central Heating Cover.