Heat pumps in Inverness
£6,720 to £17,010 installed, and the grants that apply in Inverness and official data for the council area.
What a system costs in Inverness
6kW
£6,720–£8,280
Saves up to £202 a year. The £7,500 grant covers the typical price here (37 years without it).
9kW (most common)
£8,910–£11,800
Saves up to £297 a year. Pays back in about 10 years after the £7,500 grant (35 years without it).
14kW
£12,330–£17,010
Saves up to £417 a year. Pays back in about 17 years after the £7,500 grant (35 years without it).
Source: Home Energy Quotes Cost Index, costs modelled July 2026, savings at the October to December 2026 price cap. Prices are estimates and include installation and VAT. Actual costs may vary.
Inverness in numbers
Published statistics for the Highland council area, not our estimates.
At the 2022 Census, 35.1% of households in the Highland council area used mains gas as their only central heating, 22.3% oil only and 16.6% electricity only.
| Highland council area | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Households on mains gas heating only | 35.1% | Scotland's Census 2022, NRS |
| Households on oil heating only | 22.3% | Scotland's Census 2022, NRS |
| Households on renewable heating only | 4.2% | Scotland's Census 2022, NRS |
| Homes rated EPC D to G (survey estimate) | 63% | Scottish House Condition Survey 2022 to 2024 |
| Electricity network operator | SSEN Distribution (North Scotland) | NESO licence area boundaries |
Inverness is served by SSEN Distribution, the electricity network operator for North Scotland. A heat pump has to be registered with the network operator. Your installer normally does this: smaller systems are notified after installation, and larger ones need approval before work starts.
These are published official statistics for the Highland council area, which covers Inverness, not Home Energy Quotes estimates. Sources checked 6 October 2026.
Is Inverness a good place for heat pumps?
The area’s housing stock includes a range of properties suited to heat pumps installations throughout Inverness. Combined with Scotland’s energy prices, heat pumps installations here may offer good value (individual results will vary).
Inverness has a population of 47,000, and the area falls within the Scotland region. We recommend getting at least 3 quotes to compare prices.
Find Installers in Inverness
We recommend getting at least 3 quotes from qualified installers before making a decision. Check reviews, ask for local references, and make sure warranties are clearly stated in writing.
What to check before hiring an installer in Inverness
- Qualifications — check the installer holds relevant qualifications and certifications for heat pumps before signing any contract
- Local references — ask for completed jobs in Inverness or Highland
- Reviews — check online reviews before committing
- Warranty — product and workmanship warranties should be clearly stated in writing
- 3 quotes minimum — we recommend comparing at least three quotes to ensure you get a fair price
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Last reviewed: . Costs are modelled estimates from the Home Energy Quotes Cost Index — see how we calculate them. Grant rates are checked against GOV.UK.