Business Energy Scotland SME Loan & Cashback
Business Energy Scotland (Scottish Government)Scotland£1k – £100k
Who can apply
Scottish SMEs (<250 FTE, turnover ≤~£42m), not-for-profits and charities trading 12+ months; qualifying Business Energy Scotland report required first; work must not start before the loan offer.
Key criteria
- Fewer than 250 full-time-equivalent employees
- Scottish business
- Trading for at least 12 months
What it funds
Interest-free loans of £1,000–£100,000 for energy-efficiency and renewable-heat measures, with cashback of up to 75% of costs (max £20,000 efficiency / £10,000 renewable heat, £30,000 total per business).
Evidence you'll need
- Business Energy Scotland assessment report
- Two quotes for projects over £25,000
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