Fuel Poverty

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A pioneering energy support programme has delivered substantial savings for social housing tenants across the Highlands, helping them cut energy costs and ease financial pressures. Since its launch in May 2023, the Affordable Warmth Highland scheme, led by Albyn Housing Society in partnership with C

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Almost half of Scots are worried about being able to afford their household energy bills over the coming year, according to a poll published ahead of the latest Ofgem price cap rise. The Survation poll, conducted for Advice Direct Scotland, found that 46% of people are concerned about their ability

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The Scottish Government has called on UK Government ministers to urgently deliver a targeted energy bill discount to protect customers in greatest need and drive down high fuel poverty rates. The final report of the Social Tariff Working Group – comprising energy suppliers, consumer and fuel p

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The Scottish winter fuel payment challenge is being livestreamed today. The petition for judicial review in the case of Fanning and Fanning v the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions and the Scottish Ministers is being heard before Lady Hood in the Court of Session. Proceedings began yesterday a

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The Scottish Government has announced that it will abandon its flagship plan to require homeowners to switch to greener heating systems shortly after purchasing a new home, a decision which has sparked a diverse range of reactions from political leaders, environmental groups, and industry represent

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The Ofgem Energy Industry Voluntary Redress Scheme opened its eleventh funding round for applications yesterday with a total of £40 million in grants available to charities and community energy groups across England, Scotland and Wales that support households most at risk from cold homes and

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Families across Scotland have commenced a 12-month mould and damp intervention programme this week before a full UK rollout this spring. Delivered by Indoor Air Aware, the campaign democratising access to healthy indoor environments, and funded by Energy Action Scotland, the year-long pilot project

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