Business Energy Scotland - SME Loan & Cashback
Interest-free loan up to £100,000 plus cashback grant up to £30,000 for energy efficiency and renewable heat projects. The most mature and accessible scheme for Scottish SMEs, with over £55m deployed to 1,500+ projects.
Funding Amount
Loan: up to £100,000 (interest-free) | Cashback: up to £30,000 (£10k renewable heat + £20k energy efficiency)
Deadline
Rolling — while funds last
Eligibility Checklist
Required Documents
- 1Business registration / Companies House details
- 2Proof of Scottish trading address
- 312 months of trading history evidence
- 4Project details and installer quotes
- 5Energy audit or advisor report
Step-by-Step Application Process
Register on the Business Energy Scotland website
Complete the online eligibility assessment
Work with an accredited BES advisor
Submit application with full project details
Advisor conducts a site inspection
Decision issued within 10 working days
Complete the project installation
Submit completion evidence for cashback payment
Key Conditions & Gotchas
- !Cashback is paid only upon project completion with evidence
- !A qualified advisor site inspection is required
- !Equipment must meet specified standards
- !Interest-free loan term is negotiable
- !Cashback covers up to £10k for renewable heat and £20k for energy efficiency
Grant Stacking
Can be stacked with other schemes — verify with your BES advisor.
Ready to Apply?
Visit the official application portal or book a free consultation with our team.