Energy Saving Trust

Low Emission Zone Retrofit Fund

Amount variesNo closing date statedScotlandCovers 50% of costs

Funding covering up to 50% of the cost of approved retrofit solutions so that non-compliant vehicles can meet low emission zone standards. Aimed at Scottish microbusinesses and sole traders operating near the Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen or Dundee LEZs.

What it pays for

  • Equipment
  • Energy and net zero

Conditions to know about

Employs no more than 9 full-time equivalent staff; turnover of £632,000 or less or balance sheet up to £316,000; not VAT-registered. Must operate a non-compliant vehicle (wheelchair-accessible taxi or light commercial vehicle under 3.5 tonnes) within 20km of the Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen or Dundee LEZs, with an approved CVRAS retrofit solution for the exact make and model. Funder pays installer directly; work must be booked within 3 months of grant offer.

How to apply

Applications go through the funder. Read their page for the full rules and the form.

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Check if you can apply

Is each of these true for your business?

The business is based in Scotland
The funder’s wording
This fund is aimed at Scottish microbusinesses and sole traders that operate within 20 kilometres of the Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen or Dundee low emission zones (LEZs).
You are a company or partnership or a sole trader
The funder’s wording
To be eligible for the Low Emission Zone Retrofit Fund, your business must: be an active micro business or a sole trader
The business has fewer than 10 people

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Source: Find Business Support Scotland: funding. Last checked 11 Nov 2026. Read from the funder’s page by AI, with each key fact checked against the page text.

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Listed under Equipment, Energy and net zero, Scotland

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