Home energy upgrades
Generating your own electricity and heat and making your home greener is easier than you might think, thanks to our free, impartial advice and help accessing financial support.
Lots of us are concerned with having a warm home, improving comfort, and reducing our energy bills. Fortunately, you can do all of these things while also making your home more environmentally friendly, sustainable, and with a lower carbon footprint.
For example, you could generate electricity or heat for your home using renewable energy. This renewable power comes from continually replenished natural sources.
Heat pumps
Heat pumps move heat from the surrounding air or ground into your home, requiring much less energy than traditional heating systems burning gas or oil. Replacing your boiler with a new heat pump could help lower your energy bills and make your home more comfortable.
Learn more about heat pumps
Solar panels
Solar panels capture sunlight and turn it into electricity that you can use at home. Find out more about the workings of solar panels, the installation benefits, and how we can help you transition to solar power.
Learn about solar panels
Battery storage
Battery storage lets you store electricity that’s generated from renewable energy sources (ie solar panels or wind turbines) so you can use it later.
Learn about battery storage
Other home energy upgrade options
Wind turbines: Wind turbines harness the wind's power to generate electricity. Learn about wind turbines, how they work, the installation benefits, and how we can help you switch to wind power.
Hydroelectricity: Also known as hydro systems, hydro turbines, or micro-hydro systems, hydroelectricity converts the potential energy of water moving downhill into kinetic energy in a turbine which drives a generator to produce electricity. The greater the height and the more water flowing through the turbine, the more electricity generated. Find out more about hydroelectricity, installation benefits, and how we can help you convert to a hydro system.
Other efficient heating options
Visit Energy Saving Trust's guide to heating your home for more information on:
- heat pumps
- boilers
- electric heating
- heating controls
Get support with costs
Funding may be available to help you install these home improvements, including grants and interest‑free loans through the Home Energy Scotland Grant and Loan.
We’re here to help
Our advisors can guide you through: What upgrades suit your home, what benefits you might see, and what funding you may be eligible for. All our advice is free and impartial.
Find out which home upgrades are right for you
Use our Home Renewables Selector tool to check which improvements could work for your property - including heat pumps, solar panels, and other energy efficient systems. This calculator shows the most appropriate green energy options based on your property. It assesses how much carbon and money you could save by installing specific technologies - use it today to find out more.
The Green Homes Network
Want to know what it's really like living with renewables? The Green Homes Network features more than 400 homes across Scotland, with homeowners who have installed renewable technologies like heat pumps and solar panels. They want to share their experiences; you can even book a visit to a green home and see the technologies for yourself.