The local picture
Home energy in North Lanarkshire
Almost every home in North Lanarkshire is connected to mains gas, so for most households the biggest saving comes from replacing an old or inefficient gas boiler and improving insulation.
That’s about 9,649 of the 161,228 homes in North Lanarkshire — lower than the average for Scotland.
Sources: DESNZ, Sub-national estimates of properties not connected to the gas network, 2024 data (published December 2025); DESNZ, Sub-regional fuel poverty data 2026 (2024 data), Low Income Low Energy Efficiency measure.
What’s available
Grants you could get in North Lanarkshire
For most homes in North Lanarkshire, a funded boiler replacement and better insulation make the biggest difference — but we’ll check every scheme you could qualify for.
Living in Scotland?
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme doesn’t cover Scotland, but ECO funding does. Scottish households may also be able to get support from Home Energy Scotland.
Eligibility
Who can apply in North Lanarkshire?
- You own your home or rent it privately (with your landlord’s permission)
- Your heating is old, inefficient or not on mains gas — or you have no central heating
- Someone in your household receives a qualifying benefit, or your income or postcode qualifies through local criteria
Not sure? Just ask.
Rules differ between schemes, and some depend on where you live in North Lanarkshire. Apply online or call 0800 246 1797 and we’ll check your postcode.
FAQs
Grant questions in North Lanarkshire
Can I get a free boiler in North Lanarkshire?
Yes — homeowners and private tenants in North Lanarkshire can apply for government-backed funding. Eligibility usually depends on your heating system and household circumstances, such as receiving certain benefits, and in some areas your income or postcode. A quick application tells us what you could be entitled to.
How many homes in North Lanarkshire are off the gas grid?
Around 6% of homes in North Lanarkshire — roughly 9,649 properties — aren’t connected to the gas network, lower than the Scotland average of 19.5%. These homes can often get extra support, including up to £9,000 towards a heat pump where the Boiler Upgrade Scheme applies.
Is the Boiler Upgrade Scheme available in North Lanarkshire?
No — the Boiler Upgrade Scheme covers England and Wales. Homes in Scotland can still qualify for ECO funding through us, and may also be eligible for support from Home Energy Scotland.