Financial assistance

Energy Saving Scotland - small business loans

Energy Saving Scotland - small business loans provides loans from £1,000 to £100,000 at 0% fixed interest to help businesses install measures that reduce energy consumption or to install renewable energy technologies.

Who can apply

The scheme is aimed at Scottish businesses that fall within the EC definition of Small and Medium sized Enterprise (SME), private sector landlords, not-for-profit organisations and charities. However, businesses operating in the fisheries sector do not qualify.

What measures can be installed?

A range of measures that reduce energy consumption and/or renewable energy technology installations would be considered eligible. A list of installations that the scheme has supported in the past is available in the brochure (see below) alongside a list of renewable technologies that are eligible. This list is not exhaustive and other energy saving or renewable technologies would be considered.

What to do next.

Call the Energy Saving Scotland advice network on 0800 512 012 and ask to speak to a business adviser.

Download a copy of the:

• Energy Saving Scotland - Small Business Loans brochure
• Energy Saving Scotland - Small Business Loans application form

Funded by the Scottish Government, the scheme aims to support companies taking action to reduce their energy bills.

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