The local picture
Home energy in West Lothian
Almost every home in West Lothian 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 3,489 of the 85,453 homes in West Lothian — 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 West Lothian
For most homes in West Lothian, 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 West Lothian?
- 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 West Lothian. Apply online or call 0800 246 1797 and we’ll check your postcode.
FAQs
Grant questions in West Lothian
Can I get a free boiler in West Lothian?
Yes — homeowners and private tenants in West Lothian 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 West Lothian are off the gas grid?
Around 4.1% of homes in West Lothian — roughly 3,489 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 West Lothian?
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.