The Scottish Government recently announced changes to the eligibility criteria for Warmer Homes Scotland which could help around 110,000 more households struggling to stay warm and keep on top of energy bills access funding and support.
The scheme can help eligible homeowners and private tenants reduce heating bills by £300 per year and save energy with Scottish Government funded support worth around £5,000. To apply, people just need to contact Home Energy Scotland, who will check what support is available and if your household is eligible, they will then make a referral to Warmworks, the managing agent for Warmer Homes Scotland.
Changes to eligibility criteria at the start of August now means that people aged 16 or over, with an eligible passport benefit, can access energy-saving home improvements such as insulation and draught-proofing to help make their home easier to keep warm. Those aged 60 or over, with a passport benefit, can access the full range of Warmer Homes Scotland support and people aged 75 or over, without a working heating system, no longer need to be in receipt of a benefit to access support.
