Hundreds of thousands of Scottish households could be missing out on much needed energy saving improvements.
Edinburgh residents are being urged to act now and check if they are eligible for the Scottish Government’s Warmer Homes Scotland programme before the winter hits.
Energy bills and fuel costs are set to soar from October 1 with energy regulator Ofgem pushing the price cap up by 80 per cent. This will leave thousands of homes across the country looking at ways to save energy.
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Home Energy Scotland is calling on homes in Edinburgh to find out if they are eligible for around £5,000 worth of support that would include heating and insulation improvements as the scheme has been extended.
Delivered by Warmworks, more than 1500 households in Edinburgh have already benefited from the programme since 2015, bringing a total cost saving on energy bills of around £388,189 in the region.
Designed to keep the heat in and increase energy efficiency in the home, Scottish households could also reduce their bills by getting in touch, with those who may have contacted Home Energy Scotland previously, encouraged to get back in touch due to the extended eligibility criteria.
Harry Mayers, Head of Home Energy Scotland, said; “With winter just around the corner, we understand that it is an extremely worrying time for many Scottish households in Edinburgh as we see home energy prices rise, but we are urging people to get in touch now to check whether they may be entitled to support.
“Following the Scottish Government extension to the eligibility criteria, support is available to even more Scottish households granting access to funding for energy saving home improvements including renewable systems.
“Even households who may have previously contacted Home Energy Scotland but unfortunately did not meet the criteria at that time, are encouraged to get back in touch as they may be eligible now due to the updates.”
Home Energy Scotland, the Scottish Government’s free energy efficiency advice service, helps people access the Warmer Homes Scotland programme along with a range of other financial support and impartial advice.
To find out exactly what you are eligible for – even if you have applied before - call the Scottish Government’s Home Energy Scotland hotline now on 0808 808 2282 or go to www.homeenergyscotland.org.
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