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Re-Heat Scheme

Helping people across Scotland take positive steps to install a greener, low carbon and renewable heating solution for their homes, with an air source heat pump.

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About the Re-Heat scheme

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What is project Re-Heat?

The Re-Heat project which will look at how electricity networks can manage the expected increase in demand, due to the steps being taken to decarbonise heating systems through electrification.

This means moving homes away from both gas heating and off gas supply, and towards technologies such as air source heat pumps, which rely on electricity to operate.

The air source heat pumps being installed will be connected to thermal storage units. This'll give customers more flexibility to use electricity for heating.

Using smart grid controls and smart heating management tools with domestic heat storage, Re-Heat should demonstrate solutions that not only speed up the distribution of low carbon electrified heating, but also reduce demand on the electricity network. 

How could Re-Heat help change the way you heat your home?

Eligible applicants could receive a fully funded1 innovative air source heat pump package that includes:

  • A new air source heat pump, specifically designed for your home,
  • new hot water tank and radiator upgrades,
  • new innovative thermal battery, helping you take advantage of off-peak tariffs,
  • smart heating controls and innovative grid controls,
  • heat pump monitoring package,
  • wall and loft insulation,
  • post-installation support, including your first service and breakdown cover for one year.
 

Eligible households could get this free1 air source heat pump innovative package as well as:

•A FREE solar PV system

•FREE cavity wall insulation

•FREE loft insulation

Applicants can access Government-backed Energy Company Obligation (ECO) that aims to help eligible households install energy efficiency solutions at no cost to you1.

Infographic showing the process of how a heat pump works in your home
Infographic showing the process of how a heat pump works in your home

Air source heat pumps explained

Air source heat pumps use electricity to operate, and work in a similar way to a fridge, but in reverse. They extract heat from the air outside and use it to warm your home. For every one kilowatt of electricity used they can create up to four kilowatts of heat to warm your radiators and hot water.

  1. The heat pump contains a heat exchanger and a refrigerant that absorbs heat from the outside air.
  2. This heat, although cold in comparison to internal air, is warm enough to cause the refrigerant liquid to boil and turn to a gas. The heat pump then compresses the refrigerant gas to increase its temperature to a more useable heat.
  3. The heat from the refrigerant gas is transferred into your home via a heater exchanger and circulation pump.
  4. The heat is then transferred to your central heating system to warm your radiators and to heat your home.
  5. Your air source heat pump creates ample heat to charge your hot water tank, supplying plenty of hot water for baths and showers.  
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What are the benefits of an air source heat pump?

Could reduce annual bills

Heat pumps are around 3 to 4 times more efficient than LPG, oil, electricity and gas boilers. So you could benefit from annual savings on your energy bills.4

Boost your clean credentials

With the Government's target to ban gas boilers in new builds by 2025, an ASHP ensures your heating system's renewable and environmentally friendly.5

Provides extra comfort

With an air source heat pump you'll have a fully-controllable heating system, providing your home with extra warmth, hot water and comfort whatever the weather.

Heating system upgrade

Benefit from a new hot water tank, radiator upgrades (if needed) and smart heating controls, from a system that requires minimal maintenance to generate heat all year round.

Am I eligible for funding?

To benefit from the Re-Heat scheme, applicants must meet the following criteria:

•Own your property, or privately rent

•Off-gas – use oil, LPG, coal, or electric room heaters as main heating source

•Be connected to a WiFi system

•Your home’s Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating should be E, F or G

•And you’ll need to be in receipt of certain income-related benefits or child benefits (income thresholds apply).

If you’re struggling with your home energy bills but don’t meet the criteria above, please get intouch as we may still be able to offer help.

Check my eligibility

To benefit from the Re-Heat scheme, applicants must meet the following criteria:

•Own your property, or privately rent

•Off-gas – use oil, LPG, coal, or electric room heaters as main heating source

•Be connected to a WiFi system

•Your home’s Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating should be E, F or G

•And you’ll need to be in receipt of certain income-related benefits or child benefits (income thresholds apply).

If you’re struggling with your home energy bills but don’t meet the criteria above, please get intouch as we may still be able to offer help.

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How to apply for the Re-Heat scheme

To apply for the Re-Heat scheme, answer a few questions on our Grant Finder tool to see if you're eligible.

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