Natalie Don-Innes MSP has welcomed news that 46 heat pumps were installed in homes across Renfrewshire since January as Scotland remains on course to deliver a record number of heat pumps in 2024.

According to latest data from the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) the SNP Scottish Government has delivered 214 in total in Renfrewshire since 2007 and is providing support to those looking to install them via the Home Energy Scotland grant and loan worth £7,500, or £9,000 for those in rural areas.

The Scottish Government also has fuel poverty programmes for low-income households like Warmer Homes Scotland and Area Based Schemes. When compared with other nations of the UK, Scotland is leading the way with 1.68% of households with heat pump installations compared to 0.81% in England.

Scotland leading the way

Installing heat pumps helps to achieve our net zero goals.

Commenting, SNP MSP for Renfrewshire North and West, Natalie Don-Innes, said:

“Once again Scotland is leading the way, working towards achieving our net zero goals while bringing down energy costs.

“While the Labour government are making decisions that threaten our public services with more austerity cuts and will see 800,000 Scottish pensioners go without the Winter Fuel Payment, we are making 214 homes warmer and greener in Renfrewshire.

“We are also tackling fuel poverty at a time when energy bills are rising – despite Labour’s promise to bring them down – just as we approach the winter months.

“I’m proud that since entering government we’ve delivered 46 heat pumps for homes in Renfrewshire this year and am confident that we will continue to build on our impressive track record.”