Fuel Poverty

Action is needed to improve energy support for the terminally ill, disabled people and those with severe health conditions, Scotland’s statutory consumer body has said. Consumer Scotland research has shown these individuals often have higher energy expenditure because of the cost of running es

Charities have welcomed the Scottish Government’s decision to reinstate an energy support payment for all pensioners, describing the move as a "huge relief" for older people. Social justice secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville confirmed yesterday that on the roll-out of the new benefit next winte

The vital need for park home residents to receive support with energy costs during the winter months has been highlighted by grant provider Charis as its Park Homes Warm Home Discount is almost fully allocated.

Five ‘Fuel Poverty Heroes’ were honoured for their work in helping thousands of people around the country out of debt and working to make their homes warmer. Fuel poverty campaigners Energy Action Scotland presented the awards at their annual conference in Glasgow.

The energy price cap is set to increase by 1.2% starting in January, energy regulator Ofgem confirmed today.

Winter fuel support for around 1,300 elderly and vulnerable Inverclyde residents is on the way thanks to a new £600,000 council fund. Members of Inverclyde Council’s policy and resources committee this week unanimously approved proposals to provide a one-off £200 payment to eligibl

Kirsty MacLeod, energy advice manager at Tighean Innse Gall (TIG), has been presented with the prestigious Fuel Poverty Hero Award 2024 at the annual Energy Action Scotland Conference. The award is given to someone who has made a significant impact and contribution toward tackling fuel poverty in Sc

The Ofgem Energy Industry Voluntary Redress Scheme has distributed a total of £9.3 million to support 28 organisations across England, Scotland and Wales, deliver projects supporting vulnerable residents with energy bills and carbon reduction initiatives.

HACT has revealed that its fuel fund programme has distributed more than £2 million worth of fuel vouchers to households across England, Scotland, and Wales since November 2023. This funding has provided direct energy support to nearly 7,000 households, ensuring critical funds are available to

The British Gas Energy Trust, an independent charitable organisation funded solely by British Gas, has officially reopened its Energy Support Fund for applications today.

Age Scotland has written to the UK and Scottish governments urging them to outline plans to tackle the crisis facing the lowest income pensioners affected by the loss of the Winter Fuel Payment. In a letter to Scottish Secretary, Ian Murray, Age Scotland has highlighted recent figures identifying 20

In partnership with gas distribution network SGN, Changeworks has launched a new one-of-a-kind service for housing associations in Scotland to provide easy access to energy advice for their tenants. 

The Ofgem Energy Industry Voluntary Redress Scheme opened for applications yesterday with its largest funding round since the scheme was established.

The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) in partnership with HACT has released the evaluation report into its Fuel Support Fund from 2021-2024 which demonstrates the significant impact the Fund has had on social housing tenants across Scotland, generating over £37.5 million in s

The annual Park Homes Warm Home Discount Scheme run by Charis is now open. Permanent park home and static caravan residents across England, Scotland and Wales can apply for a £150 payment to help towards their energy costs. The Charis Park Homes Warm Home Discount is an Ofgem-regulated, multi-