How Changeworks can support applications for the Social Housing Net Zero Heat Fund

Applications are now open for the Social Housing Net Zero Heat Fund (SHNZHF). The fund is a Scottish Government initiative that helps towards the cost of retrofitting existing homes. If your Housing Association has an idea for a project, Changeworks can support your application.

What projects can get SHZNHF funding?

There are two “themes” of funding with the SHNZHF. The first is Clean Heating Systems for Social Housing retrofit across Scotland, where successful applicants receive up to 60% of costs for the zero direct emissions heating elements of the project. The second theme is Fabric First energy efficiency only projects, which covers up to 50% of project costs for successful applicants. 

If you have an idea for a project which upgrades your housing stock’s energy efficiency or installs clean heating, you can apply for funding. The deadline for this is Monday 12th May. 

How can Changeworks help?

At Changeworks, we have a track record of supporting organisations to successfully apply for the SHNZHF. Whether you need help with your application or the opportunity to sense-check an idea, our expert team are on hand to give you the best chance of success. 

What SHNZHF projects has Changeworks helped with?

Some recent SHNZHF funded projects we have undertaken with housing associations and local authorities across Scotland include: 

Cairn Housing Association 

In Blairgowrie we helped to install modern high heat retention storage heaters and solar PV at 35 households, utilising £145,000 of the fund. In Thurso we leveraged £270,000 of funding to install modern high heat retention storage heaters, solar PV with battery storage and SolShare technology to 30 households. 

Kingdom Housing Association 

In Perth we used £550,000 of the fund for internal wall insulation, external wall insulation and double-glazing upgrades to 108 homes. In Dunfermline, we used £88,000 of the fund to significantly upgrade six terraced homes. Measures included air source heat pumps, solar PV with battery storage, triple glazing and loft insulation.  

Midlothian Council 

Using £490,000 of the fund, we upgraded 68 properties with “fabric first” measures, including external and internal wall insulation. 

We’re here to help

If you’d like support applying to the SHNZHF, we’d love to hear from you. Please get in touch today at workwithus@changeworks.org.uk