Fuel Poverty

Scotland's private rented homes may be required to meet a minimum energy efficiency standard for their properties from 2028, as the Scottish Government unveils new proposals aimed at tackling fuel poverty and curbing carbon emissions. Under proposals published today, regulations would be brought for

British households will see a modest drop in energy costs this summer after Ofgem announced a 7% cut to the energy price cap, reducing average annual bills by £129 to £1,720. While this decline, driven primarily by falling wholesale gas prices, is a welcome reprieve for consumers, it has

A growing number of households in Scotland are struggling with energy debt, according to new research published by Consumer Scotland.

The Ofgem Energy Industry Voluntary Redress Scheme opened its twelfth funding round for applications this week.

Perth and Kinross Council has extended its funding to the energy charity SCARF for the financial year 2025/26. In addition to the ongoing free home energy advice service available to all homes, a new initiative aims to target properties with poor energy performance to combat fuel poverty and reduce

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

The Scottish Government's efforts and progress in addressing fuel poverty over the past three years have been outlined in a new report.

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

The Scottish Fuel Poverty Advisory Panel has issued a new evidence report reflecting on what the impending increase to the energy price cap means for rural communities and findings from its recent investigation into rural and remote fuel poverty.  

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

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

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

A project to help combat fuel poverty through solar power has been shortlisted as a finalist for the UK Roofing Awards 2025.

Three in four Scottish pensioners said they were cold in their own homes over the winter, according to research published by Age Scotland. 

Around one in five Scottish households will now be eligible for energy relief after the UK Government's decision to extend the Warm Homes Discount.