Low Carbon Infrastructure Transition Programme

In partnership with HIE, Scottish Enterprise, Scottish Futures Trust and sector specialists, the Scottish government launched the Low Carbon Infrastructure Transition Programme (LCITP) in 2015.

What is it?

The programme aims to support Scotland’s transition to a low-carbon economy through a range of support, from expert advice to financial support to assist the development and delivery of private, public and community low-carbon projects across the country. 

The LCITP is designed to create the conditions to attract commercial investment in innovative low-carbon infrastructure projects, which could be replicated elsewhere in Scotland to maximise our potential in the low-carbon sector. It also aims to contribute towards reducing Scotland's greenhouse gas emissions.

It is a Strategic Intervention supported by the European Structural and Investment Funds, and European match funding for the LCITP is guaranteed up until Autumn 2023. It is overseen by the Low Carbon Infrastructure Transition Programme Board.

Open invitations

Green Recovery: Low Carbon Energy Project Capital Funding invitation

This LCITP funding invitation targets a minimum of £50 million of support for projects that demonstrate innovative low carbon heat solutions for buildings, as well as proposals for integrated energy systems that support the ambitions for Scotland to achieve net zero emissions by 2045 and help support economic recovery from the challenges imposed by COVID-19.

This open funding invitation has been designed to accelerate the delivery of renewable low carbon energy opportunities across Scotland, including the provision of support to projects in urban, rural, island and remote parts of Scotland.

Who’s eligible?

Applications will be considered from private, public and community-led projects, although it’s likely that most projects will be supported by consortia of partners.

What kind of project will be considered?

Projects must be of large scale and must be based in Scotland. As well as delivering emissions reduction, successful projects will also demonstrate economic and social benefit for Scotland and be replicable.

LCITP wishes to consider support for projects at capital readiness that can demonstrate a funding gap. For capital ready projects, support may be offered in the form of financial assistance for up to 50% of the total eligible capital costs of a project up to a maximum of £5 million per project, where capital costs cover financial costs associated with the build and installation of an exemplar project.

Closing date

The closing date for receipt of your Expression of Interest Form is 12 noon on 13 November 2020.

How to apply

Get further information, guidance and how to apply on the Scottish Government's website.